Motiv Power Systems

Foster City, CA 94404

Company Overview

Founded in 2009, Motiv Power Systems designs and builds a flexible electric Powertrain Control System (ePCS) for the commercial electric truck. Motiv’s ePCS works with a wide variety of batteries and motors. This flexibility allows traditional truck chassis builders to assemble custom electric chassis on their current diesel truck assembly lines. Electric trucks equipped with Motiv’s ePCS can offer over 100 miles range and a total cost of ownership 50% less than a diesel truck over an 8 year period. Motiv’s ePCS is available for commercial trucks, shuttle buses and delivery vehicles.

Company Details
330 Hatch Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
United States
http://www.motivps.com/
Phone:650-458-4804
Articles & News
The Motiv All-Electric Powertrain, installed on the Sacramento electric refuse truck, transforms a chassis meant to be diesel-powered to one with zero-emission all-electric drive, giving fleets an easier transition to a fossil fuel free future.
Eliminating Fossil Fuel Dependence One Electric Vehicle at a Time
A scalable, all-electric powertrain kit with power electronics, controls, and software makes transitioning a specialty vehicle from diesel to zero-emissions simple.
August 9, 2017
Products & Press Releases
Motiv Names Matt O'Leary as New CEO
Motiv founder and former CEO, Jim Castelaz, will transition to CTO to focus on technology expansion.
February 21, 2019
Motiv EPIC All-Electric Chassis Receives 2019 CARB Executive Order for Emissions Exemption
Motiv's EPIC chassis are certified for the entirety of their service life, requiring no further emissions testing, and are eligible for both state and federal grant and subsidy sources.
March 23, 2018
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Motiv Power Systems Debuts EPIC All-Electric Family of Chassis for Trucks and Buses
At The Work Truck Show, Motiv will debut its all-electric family of chassis for medium-duty truck and bus applications.
February 28, 2018
Motiv’s All-Electric Powertrain uses off-the-shelf batteries and motors, which can be mixed and matched to fit the exact size and duty cycle of the electric truck needed.
California Gets First All-Electric Refuse Vehicle
A Motiv-Powered all-electric refuse vehicle replaces 2.8 mpg diesel version, eliminating emissions and noise for downtown Sacramento residents.
June 13, 2017
Motiv Power Systems Moves into New Headquarters
Motiv Power Systems has opened a new headquarters in Foster City, CA, to support growing electric truck and bus production, as well as accommodate more employees.
August 25, 2016
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Motiv Collaborating on Development of All-Electric School Bus
Motiv Power Systems is collaborating with Creative Bus Sales to develop a zero-emission, all-electric school bus with a range of up to 85 miles and a 50% charge within 2 hours.
January 28, 2016
Videos & Resources
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California Gets its First All-Electric Garbage Truck
Sacramento will be receiving its first all-electric garbage truck equipped with a Motiv all-electric powertrain
June 30, 2017
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Motiv Names Matt O'Leary as New CEO
Motiv founder and former CEO, Jim Castelaz, will transition to CTO to focus on technology expansion.
February 21, 2019
Motiv EPIC All-Electric Chassis Receives 2019 CARB Executive Order for Emissions Exemption
Motiv's EPIC chassis are certified for the entirety of their service life, requiring no further emissions testing, and are eligible for both state and federal grant and subsidy sources.
March 23, 2018
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Motiv Power Systems Debuts EPIC All-Electric Family of Chassis for Trucks and Buses
At The Work Truck Show, Motiv will debut its all-electric family of chassis for medium-duty truck and bus applications.
February 28, 2018
The Motiv All-Electric Powertrain, installed on the Sacramento electric refuse truck, transforms a chassis meant to be diesel-powered to one with zero-emission all-electric drive, giving fleets an easier transition to a fossil fuel free future.
Eliminating Fossil Fuel Dependence One Electric Vehicle at a Time
A scalable, all-electric powertrain kit with power electronics, controls, and software makes transitioning a specialty vehicle from diesel to zero-emissions simple.
August 9, 2017
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California Gets its First All-Electric Garbage Truck
Sacramento will be receiving its first all-electric garbage truck equipped with a Motiv all-electric powertrain
June 30, 2017
Motiv’s All-Electric Powertrain uses off-the-shelf batteries and motors, which can be mixed and matched to fit the exact size and duty cycle of the electric truck needed.
California Gets First All-Electric Refuse Vehicle
A Motiv-Powered all-electric refuse vehicle replaces 2.8 mpg diesel version, eliminating emissions and noise for downtown Sacramento residents.
June 13, 2017
Motiv Power Systems Moves into New Headquarters
Motiv Power Systems has opened a new headquarters in Foster City, CA, to support growing electric truck and bus production, as well as accommodate more employees.
August 25, 2016
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Motiv Collaborating on Development of All-Electric School Bus
Motiv Power Systems is collaborating with Creative Bus Sales to develop a zero-emission, all-electric school bus with a range of up to 85 miles and a 50% charge within 2 hours.
January 28, 2016
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Motiv electric powertrain system powering new all-electric shuttle buses in California
Motiv's electric Powertrain Control System featuring commercially-available battery packs and motors is being used to power four all-electric community shuttle buses in Mountain View, CA.
January 14, 2015
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Motiv Power Systems delivers first all-electric garbage truck to the City of Chicago
Motiv Power Systems has developed North America's first and only all-electric garbage truck, which has been delivered to the City of Chicago, and was on display at HTUF.
September 23, 2014
Motiv Power Systems raises $7.3 million for electric truck powertrain production
Motiv Power Systems has raised $7.3 million for the continued production of powertrains for electric vehicles.
July 2, 2014
Motiv Power Systems and Supplier Partners Providing All-Electric Garbage Trucks to City of Chicago
Motiv Power Systems and several supplier partners have entered a five-year contract to supply the City of Chicago with all-electric garbage trucks.
March 4, 2013
Motiv Demonstrates Capabilities of its All-Electric Bus by Running it on Two Different Battery Types
To prove the universal battery compatibility of its ePCS, Motiv Power Systems spent the last six months running its all-electric bus on two different battery types.
September 13, 2012
Motiv Power Systems Receives $1.16 Million California Energy Grant
Motiv Power Systems, who demoed its new battery-electric truck at The Work Truck Show 2012, has received a $1.16 million California Energy Commission Grant.
March 8, 2012