TechColumbus recently announced Vanner as one of the semi-finalists in the Green Category for the TechColumbus Innovation Awards for their Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA™) used on hybrid transit buses.The annual Innovation Awards, presented by TechColumbus, acknowledges achievements in technology leadership and innovation of exceptional individuals, technology teams and companies.
Twelve outstanding leaders and teams will be chosen from hundreds of entries to be honored during the TechColumbus Innovations Award ceremony held at the Columbus Convention Center on February 3, 2011.
Technology innovators from around central Ohio have assembled for more than a decade to nominate and celebrate the accomplishments and performance of individuals and businesses. Those who are honored receive recognition and the opportunity to build new business relationships.
Vanner is nominated for Green Innovation, highlighting their work with hybrid solutions for the bus and truck industries.
The Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA™) replaces the traditional alternator and improves mpg, reduces idle and exhaust emissions, improves air quality, eliminates energy dependence and improves energy efficiency. Fleets can save thousands of dollars and receive significant reduced maintenance time and expense with the HBA™ for the transit bus.
Vanner has been a leader in engineering excellence and power conversion for commercial vehicles since 1977. Vanner consistently designs and delivering patented high quality, economical and environmentally responsible products. Hybrid engineering advancements are moving the truck and bus industry into the future by providing sophisticated systems that address critical power concerns. Vanner mild hybrid innovations are transforming how we work, live and travel.