XStream Trucking(17/17)
XStream is a team of Silicon Valley scientists and engineers who are looking to make trucking greener and its customers more profitable.
Problem
Semi-trucks consume massive amounts of fuel as a result of inefficient design and technology.
solution
XStream’s first product is the GapGorilla, which closes the gap between the cab and the trailer of long haul trucks, saving up to 4% of fuel. This is the first in a planned suite of products which are offered to increase the efficiency of freight travel.
team
Daniel Burrows CEO
Sam Roosz Advisor
Dagan Trnka Mechanical Engineer
Roger LeMesurier Mechanical Engineer
Website
www.xstreamtrucking.com
Business Model
XStream will use a per mile ‘service’ charge that allows real savings from day one.
Target Customers
- Small, high mileage fleets
- Larger corporate fleets
- Truck OEMs
Stage of development
TRL 8: Actual system completed through test or demonstration
GRANTS & AWARDS TO DATE
- Stanford University TomKat Center Grant
- Imperial College – KIG Grant
- FlOW 1st Place
- National CleanTech UP 2nd Place
3-6 month Milestones
- 2 – 4 Road Pilots with fleets
- 1 Full Fleet Roll Out
Additional Needs
- Hired on VP of Engineering
- Wind Tunnel Resources and Scaling Tests