KIEPE Electric LLC is based in Alpharetta, Georgia and was established 2010 to serve the US market. Today, KIEPE is a leading supplier of electric drive trains, auxiliary power supply systems and battery chargers adapted to the specific requirements of our North American customers. 

Electric buses powered by KIEPE have clocked an unparalleled number of revenue service miles. Our Alpharetta, GA Buy America compliant manufacturing facility also includes a repair center which supports approximately 535 electric buses as well as several large fleets of rail vehicles throughout the continental United States. 

Kiepe Electric LLC, a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer ("TVM") pursuing FTA-funded trolley bus contracts in the USA, announces its overall DBE goal of 2.26 % for Fiscal Year 2025. The proposed goal and its methodology are available for inspection during normal business hours. Kiepe is seeking DBEs certified under 49 CFR Part 26 and SBEs meeting SBA standards to submit technical and commercial proposals to us for materials and services we may require to manufacture passenger trolley buses. 

The potential supplier work scopes may include electric motors, propulsion system components, current collector components, auxiliary power supply components, metal fabrication, training manuals, transportation of materials, and other stipulated deliverables for installation on Electric Trolley Buses. Potential suppliers of materials and services must have proven electric trolley bus industry experience. All suppliers' manufacturing facilities shall be certified or compliant with the Quality Program requirements as directed by ANSI/AQS Q9001, ISO 9001, IS 14001, or demonstrate compliance with an equivalent program. All products must meet extremely high quality and reliability requirements.

Please contact our DBE Liaison Officer Mr. Chris Cudmore at (770) 754-0918 (Ext. 7004) or at DBEInquiriesknorr-bremse.com if you have any questions or comments.