XL Fleet expands XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive system for use in GM vehicles
XL Fleet‘s XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet vehicles from General Motors. The platform is expected to begin shipping on select configurations of the Chevrolet and GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD pickup trucks in the first quarter of 2021, and on Chevrolet and
XL’s hybrid electric drive technology used by the University of Virginia
XL’s XLH hybrid electric drive technology is being used by the University of Virginia (UVA) to green its recycling and maintenance fleets.
CalVans ride-sharing operation adds more than 150 hybrid electric vans to its fleet
A non-profit public transit agency, the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) provides ride-sharing services paid for by users, a cost it strives to keep as low as possible by making the most effective equipment choices. At the same time, the agency has continually focused on ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its fleet.
Watch: Hyliion hybrid electric truck test drive
Join FE Editor Jason Morgan in a test drive of the Hyliion hybrid electric truck at the TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta.
XL launches hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup
XL has unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck. According to initial assessment, XL is reporting that the XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon (MPG) over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% during normal operation. These numbers
Hyliion introduces 6X4HE Hybrid Electric System
Hyliion has announced the release of the Hyliion 6X4HE Hybrid Electric System for Class 8 trucks. Developed in partnership with Mesilla Valley Transportation, PAM Transport, and Ryder, the Hyliion 6X4HE can be installed on new or retrofitted onto existing Class 8 trucks, and works without any driver interaction. According to the company, the Hyliion System uses
XL Hybrids introduces hybrid electric low-floor shuttle bus
XL Hybrids Inc. has introduced a hybrid electric low-floor shuttle bus with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles. The GM cutaway buses upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System are uniquely designed to meet ARBOC’s stringent specifications to optimize accessibility for paratransit and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition, the XL3 technology supports fleets’ sustainability efforts by
Hybrid electric conversion systems continue to catch on
There are two indications of the growing use of the hybrid electric powertrain for new and existing Class 2 to 6 commercial vehicles offered by XL Hybrids Inc. One is the recent announcement that the company raised $10.5 million in venture funding. The other is the Boston-based company’s impressive customer list, which now includes FedEx
Daimler Trucks North America produces 1,000th hybrid electric vehicle
DTNA recently produced its 1,000th hybrid electric vehicle, a Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid truck, at its Mt. Holly, N.C., plant. The truck features outstanding visibility and maneuverability and can be easily configured for a wide variety of bodies for different applications, including beverage, dump, government, landscape, towing, utility vehicles and emergency.
Peterbilt introduces new medium-duty hybrid electric tractor
Peterbilt Motors Co. has introduced a new Peterbilt Model 335 hybrid electric tractor ideally suited for applications such as beverage and regional-haul deliveries that require a trailer. According to the company, it is available for immediate order through Peterbilt’s dealer network.