Sustainable Transportation Solutions Designed From the Ground Up

Light Green Machines is Rebuilding Transit for Smarter Cities and a Greener Planet

 Headquartered in Ithaca, NY, USA, Light Green Machines (LGM) builds fully composite hybrid and electric small busses that are quiet, efficient, sustainable, and smart.

Tomorrow’s cities deserve vehicles and infrastructure engineered with intelligence, integrity, and sustainability at their core. LGM’s mission is to transform how transit providers move people and how passengers experience public transit.

Rendering based on current prototype

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LGM Thinks Outside the Box

  • Safety is #1 – targeting FTA certification and third party crash-worthiness testing that exceeds industry standards
  • Low floor chassis design with kneeling suspension and a ramp entrance provides ultimate accessibility
  • 4-wheel steer option for improved handling and urban navigation
  • All wheel drive for both hybrid and electric platforms improves traction and stability
  • Modular, quick change interior cabin layout for ambulatory and disabled passengers
  • Aerodynamic optimization and light weight architecture for reduced fuel consumption
  • Patented chassis design and system architecture for improved serviceability
  • Enhanced driver cockpit with focus on comfort, control, and communication
  • Attention to noise, vibration, and harshness abatement in design and materials
  • Intense focus on sustainable materials and manufacturing processes
  • A plan for battery pack exchange at end of life, and whole vehicle recyclability

A Purpose Built Chassis for a better ride

Instead of adapting a cutaway truck chassis, LGM designed a dedicated vehicle transit platform from the ground up to be used for multiple applications.

Every element of the chassis architecture is tuned for quieter rides, smoother boarding, and more efficient operations, all while reducing environmental impact and simplifying fleet maintenance.

By embedding accessibility, comfort, and sustainability into the core of every vehicle, transit can finally serve people, cities, and the planet the way they deserve—today and for the long road ahead.

The LGM Approach: People, Environment, Impact

We have solutions for resolving customer paint points, improving the rider experience, and reducing vehicle impact on the environment

Initial Vehicle Platform:

Viking 55 at a Glance

  • Our flagship model delivers future-ready performance. A fully composite small bus, designed for transit, demand response, and specialized transport service

Key Features:

• Fully composite monocoque chassis
Stronger, lighter, and corrosion-resistant for longer life.

• Low-floor, ADA-compliant design
Faster, easier boarding for all passengers.

• All-wheel drive with 4-wheel steer option
Confident handling and tight turns in any setting.

• Up to 4500 kg (10,000 lb) GVW Rating
Carries full passenger + cargo loads with ease and stability.

• Modular Seating Configurations:
Ambulatory: up to 15
Wheelchairs: up to 4

• Kneeling suspension for improved access

• A host of passenger amenities

Vehicles In Development:

  • Recreational vehicle
  • Emergency response vehicle
  • Small school bus
  • Delivery Vehicle

      **Ask about our customizable vehicle options.

Technologies in Development:

• Bio-composite seating, dashboard, and other interior components

Sold as stand-alone products or specific to your applications.

• e-Hub: The Curbside Companion to Our Fleet

The e-Hub is a next-gen shelter and charging station made from recycled plastics and bio-composites designed to:

  • Provide covered passenger waiting areas
  • Enable fast or inductive e-vehicle charging
  • Host ride-hailing kiosks and trip planning tools
  • Support e-bike battery swaps
  • Offer solar-powered emergency backup for low voltage needs

Th e-Hub isn’t just a shelter, it’s part of a scalable ecosystem that brings clean mobility to the curb.

Bring LGM to Your Riders

Whether you’re an investor, a municipal buyer, or a fleet operator ready to transition toward sustainability, now’s the time to talk.

We are currently engaging with and seeking:

  • Visionary investors who believe in the future of green mobility

  • Fleet Operators looking to give their passengers a lift in service and satisfaction

Tell us about your next bid opportunity, or learn how our next-gen vehicles can serve your community.

Let’s connect.

Rendering based on current prototype

Explore LGM’s next-generation platform

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