A new development in the world of bus repowering: KleanBus introduces the KleanDrive umbrella company, through which its electrification technology to the entire transportation sector. The new business strategy represents the company’s evolution beyond buses, and extends beyond repowering to provide electric powertrains to commercial vehicles.

KleanDrive’s technology enables all modes of transportation (commercial, heavy-duty, marine, off-highway, and other) to replace polluting diesel engines with the “ePowertrain Module” solution; repowering solution minimises disruptions and reduces operating costs to a fraction of those associated with buying and building brand new electric vehicles

The KleanDrive brand is accompanied by new logo and website launch with a .earth domain that represents its founders’ passion of saving the planet.

Joe Tighe, CEO of KleanDrive said: “The launch of KleanDrive is a natural evolution of our business and innovative technology, reflecting our forward-thinking approach and our commitment to explore new opportunities that extend beyond the bus industry. This is the next step on our journey where our primary goal remains unwavering: to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles for the betterment of our planet and all its inhabitants. Our mission is transforming transport and with our innovative repowering technology offering a quick, cost-effective and sustainable shift to zero-emission, KleanDrive is ideally positioned to be the go-to solution provider in response to the urgent need to decarbonise across challenging and high-impact sectors”.

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