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Rehlko (Kohler Energy) has taken a big step on its path towards sustainability
! And, in a world obsessed with electrification and hydrogen (we are not saying lies, it is what it is), the one who stands out the most is the one with something new to offer, right or not?
Well now Rehlko has just presented a new engine, the Command PRO 888, and it doesn’t use electricity or hydrogen, but it is clean and reliable energy, how can it be possible? Sounds like a riddle, doesn’t it? Let’s tell you everything about this new engine that has captivated the entire automotive sector.
From Kohler to Rehlko: a new identity
Let’s start from the beginning, the transition from Kohler Energy to Rehlko wasn’t just a name change, but we already knew that…
Since May 2024, Rehlko (under Platinum Equity’s umbrella) has been operating as an independent entity, with more than 100 operational centres around the world. According to Francis Perrin, Rehlko’s sustainability director, the goal is to offer smart, off-grid and sustainable energy solutions. And it seems like they’re achieving that.
Rehlko now has the agility to respond to the market’s needs in an innovative and above all, efficient way, while still remembering where they came from. “Continuity is the key” said Perrin, meaning that not much changes, but it does change.
The Command PRO 888: compact, powerful and efficient
The Command PRO 888 has become the star of Rehlko’s originality. An engine designed for commercial lawn mowers and heavy machinery, it combines power and compactness to maximize performance without compromising sustainability. But, even it was presented at the Equip Expo 2024, this engine uses a cleaner diesel, (when many companies are focusing on electrification). Rehlko wants to bet on clean diesel engines! And how is it possible?
Rehlko’s vision
Rehlko does not rule out electrification and hydrogen: it is already developing hydrogen generators and electric solutions such as “turf electrification” for gardens and golf courses. However, the key is in diversification: not all applications can depend solely on batteries or hydrogen fuel cells.
The company collaborates with other divisions such as Curtis Instruments, a company specialized in vehicle controls.
Energy resilience
The launch of the Command PRO 888 engine is not just a technical achievement: it’s a reminder that the energy transition does not have a single path and Rehlko wants to show that it’s also at the forefront!
Flexibility and solutions, that’s what Rehlko is offering for now.
I don’t understand… why do they call it clean diesel?
As we said before, the Command PRO 888 is an engine powered by internal combustion, that is, diesel.
However, Rehlko has an ace up its sleeve and that is, the improvement of technologies with an efficient and clean design makes its engines have much lower emissions.
On the other hand, the diesel they will use meets the strictest emissions regulations (such as those in the EU, for example), and it has optimized performance that will burn less fuel for each unit of work.
Indeed, it is not a zero-emissions vehicle like an electric or hydrogen one, but it is much cleaner than traditional engines and it’s one more alternative to participate in this electric transition!
As the demand for clean energy grows, diversifying solutions like those offered by Rehlko becomes essential to ensure energy resilience and security. Rehlko show
s that ingenuity and technology can still open unexpected paths to protect the planet!
