Romeo Power and Wrightspeed Announce “Powertrain in a Crate™” to Safely Repower School Buses, Transit Buses and Certain Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Into Zero Emission Electric Vehicles
March 11 2022 - 7:55AM
Business Wire
Romeo Power and Wrightspeed, today announced that they are
working together to leverage Romeo Power’s high-capacity battery
packing and module technology along with Wrightspeed’s high torque,
high-efficiency powertrain system to accelerate electrification in
the bus, and medium and heavy duty truck market.
There are over one million existing buses and trucks that are
candidates for repowering to zero emission full battery electric
right now, and at a much lower upfront cost than purchasing
expensive new battery electric vehicles. Wrightspeed is developing
“Powertrain in a Crate™” kits that are chassis-specific and can be
installed locally where fleets operate, creating jobs and new
technology opportunities for those supporting school bus, work
truck and other fleets. By using Wrightspeed’s Route™ traction
drive technology, the repowered vehicles will be more efficient and
provide higher torque than new vehicles based on single speed
remote mount systems.
Together, the companies intend to develop and sell repower kits
to the addressable market. “Romeo Power’s advanced electrification
solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications is a perfect
fit for our Route™ powertrain system. We are particularly impressed
by their high level of safety, packaging density, and modularity,”
said Alan Dowdell, Acting CEO of Wrightspeed. “We are proud to team
up with Romeo Power and set a new standard in performance and
efficiency for electric buses and trucks.”
Romeo Power and Wrightspeed together bring a unique combination
of real-world, on-road experience and powertrain technology to
accelerate electrification safely. After vehicles are selected and
inspected, they will be rapidly decontented of the diesel or gas
powertrains. The bespoke powertrain kits including traction drive
axle with motors, inverters, battery modules and new dash with
telematics will then be added to the vehicle. After thorough
testing, the vehicle will be qualified to re-enter the fleet as a
safe, quiet, efficient zero-emission bus or truck.
“Wrightspeed’s medium and heavy-duty “Powertrain in a Crate™”
kits are a great way for our battery technology to help quickly and
locally convert legacy diesel and gas vehicles to zero-emission
electric vehicles” said Susan Brennan, Romeo’s Chief Executive
Officer. “We are as excited about Wrightspeed’s technology and
business model as we are about our new partnership.”
The battery packs will be manufactured at Romeo Power’s new
state of the art facility in Cypress, California, where production
is scheduled to begin later in 2022. The balance of the “Powertrain
in a Crate” solution will be assembled in Wrightspeed’s 110,000
square foot Alameda, California facility. The complete system will
be shipped and installed near fleets locally with training and
support from both Romeo Power and Wrightspeed.
About Romeo Power, Inc.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California,
Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) is an energy technology leader delivering
advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle
applications. The Company’s suite of advanced battery electric
products, combined with its innovative battery management system,
delivers the safety, performance, reliability and configurability
its customers need to succeed. To keep up with everything Romeo
Power, please follow the Company on social media @romeopowerinc or
visit www.romeopower.com.
About Wrightspeed Inc.
Wrightspeed designs and manufactures the world’s cleanest and
most efficient electric vehicle (EV) powertrain for medium and
heavy-duty vehicles. The company is revolutionizing the
environmental impact and economics of heavy transportation by
delivering world class EV technology where it’s needed most.
Founded in 2005, Wrightspeed is headquartered and manufactures in
Alameda, California. For more information about Wrightspeed, visit
wrightspeed.com or send an email to contact@wrightspeed.com.
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