Public and private passenger transportation fleets face unique challenges when it comes to the batteries that they use.

Market Facts:

• Market encompasses municipal buses, private bus fleets, school bus fleets, shuttle buses, charter buses, etc.
• 4D, 8D, and Group 31 size batteries are commonly used.
• Operational and maintenance costs are critical, and batteries are maintenance-intensive.
• Chronically short battery life due to partial low state of charge, parasitic loads, and the need to operate around the clock in all sorts of temperature conditions.
• Failure / downtime are costly and disruptive of service.
• Emissions from engine-idling buses cause health concerns in bus stations and school areas.

Firefly Value Proposition

• In many cases, Oasis Group 31 battery can be series-configured to replace 4D and 8D batteries.
• Firefly technology has high resistance to the damaging effects of low state of charge (sulfation).
• Firefly technology's high and low temperature tolerance and rapid charge recovery are key benefits in these applications.
• Firefly technology's higher density can result in weight and space savings.
• Test programs have been initiated with Chicago Transit Authority and Peoria City-Link.
• Firefly technology provides longer run times for parasitic loads and "no-idle" equipped buses.

Market Size:  Approximately 822,000 buses in service in the U.S.

Firefly and CityLink Partnership Press Conference Video

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