First Mode develops vehicle retrofits for heavy industry, enabling diesel hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell systems to reduce emissions in mining and rail fleets. Their solutions address the challenge of decarbonization in constrained environments, facilitating a transition to zero emissions.
Funding
$8.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Heavy industries such as mining and rail face significant challenges in decarbonizing their operations due to the constraints of existing infrastructure and the demanding nature of their work. Traditional reliance on diesel-powered vehicles results in substantial emissions and environmental impact.
Solution
First Mode develops and manufactures vehicle retrofit solutions that enable heavy industry partners to transition to zero-emission operations. Their product mix includes diesel hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell systems designed for mining and rail fleets. These solutions facilitate a reduction in emissions, even in constrained environments, by offering infrastructure innovations that make decarbonization possible at the source. The hybrid retrofit kits can remove up to 30% of diesel-related emissions without requiring additional infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary customers are companies in heavy industries like mining and rail that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
Features
- Vehicle retrofits enabling diesel hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell systems
- Solutions applicable to both mining and rail fleets
- Hybrid retrofit kits that reduce diesel-related emissions by up to 30%
- Infrastructure innovations designed for constrained environments