Velociti Inc., a global provider of technology deployment, maintenance and integration solutions, and Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI), maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced at American Trucking Associations (ATA) Technology Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, a partnership to provide Dragonfly Energy customers with access to the Velociti Instant ROI and VeloCare programs.
Dragonfly Energy offers lithium-ion power systems, including the Battle Born All-Electric APU, which it says allows heavy-duty trucks to run hotel loads, power liftgates and other equipment. Velociti says this solution is more efficient than traditional diesel-powered APUs and other lead acid-based battery systems, providing fuel cost savings, lower emissions and quieter operation.
During a presentation at the TMC Meeting, Velociti stated that each of its Battle Born All-Electric APUs are capable of saving a fleet $300/unit, per month in fuel costs, by reducing engine idling. To help customers keep cash-on-hand, Velociti says payments on the technology will not start until after all installations are complete, which allows savings to start on completed units, before bills are due. Over a period of 36 months, Velociti estimates a 1,000 truck fleet will save $2.25M over a 36-month period, even after paying for the products. The company adds the Instant ROI program allows fleets to advance the use of their savings to pay for the technology, installation, and support services for the life of the solution.
“We created our Instant ROI program many years ago to bridge the gap between the technology our fleet customers desired and their ability to implement it due to hurdles like upfront investment and integration challenges,” said Deryk Powell, president of Velociti. “We’re constantly researching cutting-edge technologies we believe will give our fleet customers a competitive edge in challenging economic and regulatory conditions. When a solution like Dragonfly Energy’s All-Electric APU emerges, we’re thrilled to encompass it within the Instant ROI program. We believe this unique solution holds significant potential for the industry.”
According to Velociti, VeloCare ensures Dragonfly Energy customers receive proactive system health monitoring and comprehensive support, including field repairs using Velociti’s nationwide team of highly trained and skilled technicians.
“With VeloCare and Instant ROI from Velociti we are able to offer our customers a way to realize savings faster and better protect their investment in our technology,” said Wade Seaburg, chief revenue officer at Dragonfly Energy. “The ease of working with a single provider for deployment and support needs means fleets will have a more streamlined and comprehensive approach to reduce their environmental impact and provide increased driver comfort that can lead to improved driver retention.”
