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Business:
KersTech
designs, develops and builds economical, high efficiency electric
and hydraulic hybrid vehicle systems for retrofit conversions
and OEM applications.
KersTech’s primary focus is
hybrid retrofit systems for Class 6, 7 & 8
frequent
stop-start heavy trucks and buses. KersTech’s
patent pending Large Diameter,
Flat-Format (LDFF) high torque motor and
90°
gearbox combination, together with its universal autonomous
controller technology, offer quick, bolt-on, non-invasive, space-efficient
retrofit installation to provide cost-effective fuel consumption and
emissions reductions with attractive ROI and fast paybacks.
The one
million-plus US city and school buses, waste, freight, beverage
and military trucks are an initial addressable $50 Billion market.
KersTech’s capital efficient business model outsources manufacture,
with direct sales and distribution to heavy vehicle fleets having their own
installation and service facilities.
Team:
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Lester Erlston, CEO:
Co-inventor of the KersTech system.
Over 30
years experience in business creation, development and
management, team building, marketing, and product design,
development and manufacturing. Former CEO and founder of
BikeControl, a mountain bike suspension manufacturer. Board
Member of Drive Oregon,
a coalition of companies and interest groups engaged in
transportation electrification.
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Michael Miles, PE, CTO:
Co-inventor of the KersTech system. 29 years in mechanical & electro-mechanical
product/system design including 4 years at Tektronix. 5
years as CTO of Earth Class Mail responsible for mechanical
and automation technology. BSME ‘80, registered Professional
Engineer (Mechanical).
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John Bales, Prototype
Development Director:
Inventor
of a super-efficient axial flux electric motor
[3 US Patents]. Extensive motor design & prototype
experience in automotive applications with hands-on
development experience and knowledge of electric motors and
related systems.
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