Odyne Systems, LLC, a specialist in hybrid systems for medium and heavy duty trucks, and Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) have completed both an investment agreement and a long-term hybrid master supply agreement. Under the new agreements, Johnson Controls has made a strategic investment in Odyne to fund expansion and to accelerate wide-scale commercialization of Odyne’s hybrid systems for medium and heavy duty work trucks. Additionally, Odyne designates Johnson Controls-Saft as a “Preferred Supplier” of advanced lithium-ion battery systems for its plug-in hybrid system.
This partnership between Johnson Controls and Odyne brings together two companies focused on developing and selling solutions that help companies and communities meet sustainability objectives and reduce costs. Odyne says its plug-in hybrid system significantly increases a large truck’s efficiency through operation of the hybrid system on the road and use of the large battery system at the job site. Odyne’s modular system can be installed on a wide variety of new and existing vehicles to reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions and operate quietly at the job site.