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Kinetic Drive

Flywheel drivetrain that recovers vehicle braking energy

Raised to date

$332K

of $1M offered across 1 Form D filing

Still open
$668K
Investors
12
Last filed
Aug 13, 2026

About

Kinetic Drive, LLC is a Cleburne, Texas company developing a mechanical flywheel drivetrain that sits between a vehicle's engine and its drive wheels, spinning up on braking and feeding torque back to the axle on acceleration. The company states the system recovers about 95% of braking energy, stores 412 kJ at 28,400 RPM, and drops into existing vehicle platforms without batteries or charging infrastructure. It is led by inventor Raymond (Ray) Sherry, who holds a 2016 US patent on a flywheel-operated vehicle using a differential axle and completed a proof-of-concept vehicle in July 2023. The company's published roadmap lists a SEMA debut in 2025, a C/K1500 production launch and fleet pilots in 2026, and OEM licensing from 2027.

Stores recovered energy mechanically rather than chemically, which the company positions as a roughly $8,000 drivetrain against a ~$26,800 battery-electric drivetrain, with no battery pack weight, no charging infrastructure, and drop-in compatibility across gas, diesel, electric and hydrogen platforms.

Funding

  • OtherFiled Aug 13, 2026Form D/A
    $332K/ $1M

Product

Kinetic Drive

Automotive drivetrain and energy recovery hardware

A high-speed mechanical flywheel drivetrain module installed between the engine or motor and the drive wheels. Braking spins the flywheel up, cruising holds its speed, and acceleration spins it down to deliver torque directly to the rear axle, which the company says drops engine load to about 12%.

  • Recovers approximately 95% of braking energy
  • Flywheel operates at 28,400 RPM storing 412 kJ
  • Claimed 184 MPGe and up to 700-mile range in the combined configuration

Built for

Commercial fleet operators running light, medium and heavy duty vehicles, plus vehicle OEMs and motorsport teams

People on file