Viatec Inc’s SmartPTO systems will be powered by Zero Motorcycles powertrains to meet ‘Zero Emission Worksite™’ requirements of a growing number of utilities and public organizations.
Greenville, SC, (March 23, 2021) Viatec Inc, an industry leader in providing cleantech solutions for auxiliary power in the vocational vehicle sector and Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains, announced on March 10th their long-term partnership to include supply of Zero Motorcycles electric powertrains for Viatec Inc.’s line of SmartPTO electrohydraulic systems that recently gained eligibility for funding by California Air Resource Board’s HVIP program.
The 10-year agreement aligns with Viatec’s goal to be the industry standard for reliable vocational vehicle electrification with Zero Motorcycles’ state-of-the-art engineering capabilities.
“Our partnership with Zero Motorcycles is built upon years of testing and field validation under demanding outdoor conditions that confirmed our engineer’s belief this is the most robust, dependable powertrain capable to meet the rigorous demands of our customers” says Mark Ferri, CEO of Viatec .“ We have been partner’s through each stage of development so it is gratifying that we now have a strong commercial agreement reflecting the hard work and dedication of both parties to realize our ambition of becoming the industry standard for aerial lift electrification.”
“We have carefully vetted leaders in the segments we want to empower with these world class powertrains and Viatec stands out through their commitment to cost effective, ready to work solutions in their market spaces,” said Jim Callahan, VP of Global Business Development for Zero Motorcycles. “We look forward to supporting their growth and success as a result of Zero Motorcycles’ investment to deploy our technology broadly as the shift to vehicle electrification continues.”
About Viatec INC
Founded in 2015, Viatec has developed, patented and commercialized technology that is becoming recognized as the next industry standard in the vocational vehicle sector for auxiliary power. Viatec’s flagship product is an electric power take off system (PTO) under the brand name SmartPTO™.
About Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles is the global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains. Designed and crafted by hand in California, Zero Motorcycles combines Silicon Valley technology with traditional motorcycle soul to elevate the motorcycling experience for intelligent, innovative riders around the world.
Zero Motorcycles Media Contact
- Natalie Kahn
- natalie@zeromediabureau.com
- (858) 245-4238
Viatec Inc Media Contact
- Anjali Deodhar
- adeodhar@viatec.us
- +1-408-464-2280