The Digital DriveSystem is designed to provide a reliable and cost-effective way of electrifying fleet trucks, eliminating emissions and lowering total life cycle costs over conventional diesel, natural gas and other hybrid drive systems.
The funds, which are provided under California Assembly Bill 118 to advance electric vehicle technology, endorse CEC’s vision of energy independence and cleaner vehicles, benefiting both the economy and environment in California.
California Energy Commission vice chair James Boyd said that commercialization of the Wrightspeed Digital DriveSystem will provide valuable diagnostic verification and validation to ensure that electric drive technology meets defined performance and efficiency goals.
"California is a national leader in fostering alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology. By leveraging state funds with matching dollars, California is spurring the economy with the development of medium and heavy-duty electric trucks," Boyd said.
