Benefits of the Lightning Hybrids Hydraulic Drive System:
Shortest Financial Payback – up to 40% improvement in fuel economy from day-one gives fleets immediate operational savings and a 1 to 3 year payback on the investment (depending on drive cycle and fuel prices)
One-day installation (new or retrofit) that does not void the OEM warranty and provides fleets with system portability
Increased low-end torque improves acceleration while advanced and innovative control system results in a smooth drive with no driver training required
Dramatically improves braking, providing fade-free and faster stops with less pedal pressure, while simultaneously extending brake life by 8 times
The only hydraulic hybrid system available for medium-duty vehicles (work trucks, delivery vehicles, and shuttle buses)
Optimized for low noise, but sufficient to provide driver and pedestrian feedback
Works with gasoline, natural gas and diesel engines
No Downtime—the system runs parallel to the engine and transmission so if the system is down the vehicle drives and brakes like normal—Guaranteed
100,000 mile maintenance routine, requiring a simple oil and bladder change
500 ft/lbs of additional power and towing capacity—often doubling the power of the base engine
System is optimized based on use and vehicle weight – available today for 10,000 pound GVWR to 50,000 pound GVWR–covering delivery vans, shuttle buses, utility vehicles, cutaways, box trucks, etc.
3-year/50,000 mile warranty
New financing options available and the system qualifies for many local and national grant opportunities
