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 conversion systems for Class 6, 7 & 8 frequent-stop-start heavy trucks and buses. KersTech’s patent pending large diameter, flat-format 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:

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.

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).

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.