The company has also secured additional matching funds from the city of Santa Cruz, which along with other contributors bring the total allotment to more than $1.8m for the project development.
As per this project, the company will collaborate with its existing partners and electric drivetrain component suppliers to develop its powertrain technology near its headquarters in the city of Santa Cruz, thereby helping the economic growth and job creation in the region.
Gene Banman, CEO of Zero Motorcycles, said: “We are honored to receive this generous grant from the California Energy Commission and excited to develop this next generation powertrain technology in Santa Cruz.
“This is a milestone for us because it allows Zero to control the development of its entire powertrain just like legacy motorcycle manufacturers who build their own engines and transmissions.
“In addition, Zero’s advancements in compact electric powertrains will benefit the powersports industry through the sales and licensing of the technology.”
