Domestic Manufacturers (49 CFR Part 566)

Cover Letter:

Company: Lightning eMotors, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Principal Address: 815 14th Street SW, Suite A100, Loveland, CO 80537.

Date: July 19, 2021


To whom it may concern,


Lightning eMotors wishes to submit a Manufacturer Identification form per 49 CFR part 566.


This submission is an update to an existing record. It updates the type of vehicle manufacturer to:

Intermediate Stage Manufacturer, Vehicle Alterer, Incomplete Vehicle Manufacturer, and Final-Stage Manufacturer.


Specifically, Lightning eMotors Inc. wishes to identify itself as an Intermediate Stage Manufacturer, Vehicle Alterer, Incomplete Vehicle Manufacturer, and Final-Stage Manufacturer in the following vehicle types:


• Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles: GVWR 10,001 lbs (CL3) to 33,000 lbs (CL7).

• Trucks: GVWR 10,001 lbs (CL3) to 33,000 lbs (CL7).

• Buses with GVWR 10,001 lbs (CL3) to 33,001 lbs and above (CL8)

• Incomplete Vehicles with GVWR 10,001 lbs (CL3) to 33,000 lbs (CL7)


The work performed for all vehicle classes includes replacing internal combustion engines, fuel systems, and exhaust/aftertreatment systems with electric powertrains. Lightning eMotors, Inc. will ensure ongoing compliance with Part 566 and update NHTSA as necessary.


Please update Lightning eMotors Inc. in the Manufacturers Information Database.


Sincerely,


Brian Dean Johnston

Lightning eMotors, Inc.

Director of Regulatory Affairs

brian.johnston@lightningemotors.com

(970) 744-7241





Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer Company Full Legal Name
LIGHTNING EMOTORS INC.
Common Name
Lightning eMotors
Previous Legal Name
Lightning Hybrids LLC
Date of Last Legal Name Change
05/06/2021
URL
https://lightningemotors.com/
Doing Business As
Trade or Brand Names, Marks, Logos or Other Designations of Origin
Lightning eMotors
Full Legal Name of Manufacturer's Authorized Representative
Brian D Johnston
Title of Manufacturer's Authorized Representative
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Principal Name or Owner Name
Timothy R Reeser
Principal Position
CEO
Manufacturer Address
815 14th Street SW
Suite A100
City, State/Province PostalCode
LOVELAND, COLORADO 80537-6330
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Manufacturer Contact Name
Brian D Johnston
Manufacturer Contact Position
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Manufacturer Contact Business Phone
(970)744-7241
Manufacturer Contact Business Fax
(970)744-4945
Manufacturer Contact Business Email
brian.johnston@lightningemotors.com
Submitter's Name
Brian D Johnston
Submitter's Position
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Submitter's Business Phone
(970)744-7241
Submitter's Business Email
brian.johnston@lightningemotors.com
Production Start Date
Production End Date
Parent Company Name
Other Details/Notes

Manufacturer Types

Vehicle Types

Primary Vehicle Type Description of Vehicles GVWR From GVWR To
Truck Box trucks- replacing internal combustion engines, fuel systems, and exhaust/aftertreatment systems with electric powertrains. Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Bus Replacing internal combustion engines, fuel systems, and exhaust/aftertreatment systems with electric powertrains. Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) Passenger vans and cargo vans- replacing internal combustion engines, fuel systems, and exhaust/aftertreatment systems with electric powertrains. Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Incomplete Vehicle Replacing internal combustion engines, fuel systems, and exhaust/aftertreatment systems with electric powertrains. Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)

Equipment

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Supporting Documents

File Name Document Type Title
lightning_logo.pdf Logo Lightning eMotors Logo
LeM NHTSA Update Jul 19.pdf Other Manufacturer Identification Letter