A partnership between Optimus Technologies and Falconer Electronics has been announced. Submitted photo

FALCONER — Optimus Technologies announced a new partnership with Falconer Electronics, a move that has created new positions.

Falconer Electronics entered into an agreement to manufacture the primary wiring harness for Optimus’ flagship product, the Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology. The system can upgrade existing diesel engines into near-zero carbon emissions, 100% biodiesel engines.

The transportation sector accounts for about 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in New York state.

As Falconer continues to scale up, the partnership anticipates creating a significant number of new jobs that will drive additional economic prosperity in the Southern Tier region of New York. To date the partnership has already created seven jobs at Falconer Electronics in areas of production and quality assurance.

“The entire team at Falconer Electronics considers it a privilege to work with the innovative and professional team at Optimus Technologies,” said the Falconer company said in a news release, “Partnering with Optimus Technologies offered Falconer Electronics a front row seat to this powerful clean energy solution with the Vector System. This cutting-edge technology is a game-changer.”

In addition to helping revitalize the Southern Tier, this partnership will create tangible products to address and mitigate the effects of climate change with immediate carbon reduction results.

This initiative is a result of Optimus Technologies participation in the 76West Competition. In 2019, Optimus Technologies won the $1 million grand prize in the competition that was introduced in 2016 as a four-year competition for clean energy startups in the Southern Tier. Companies like Optimus continue to grow business activity in the region.