First XLP Plug-In Hybrid Upfit to be installed on Ford F-150 pickup trucks
XL Hybrids, Inc. announced its XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution will roll out on Ford F-150 pickup trucks beginning fourth quarter 2017. The XLP Fleet-Ready technology is the industry’s first ship-through upfit on pickup trucks from a leading OEM, the company noted. “After securing order commitments from our leading fleet customers, we
XL Hybrids introduces XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle upfit
XL Hybrids Inc. has launched the XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit for medium-duty applications. The XLP will be an electrified ship-through upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from leading OEMs, and will provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO2 emissions,
XL Hybrids offers GM van hybrid conversions
XL Hybrids Inc. has received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the first California Heavy Duty Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) vehicle eligibility, allowing discounts for aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered General Motors (GM) 2500 and 3500 passenger and cargo vans into hybrid electric vehicles. Businesses and organizations with fleets in California can receive $2,500
XL Hybrids introduces cloud-based vehicle connectivity, analytics system
XL Hybrids Inc. has announced the introduction of its XL Link cloud-based big data analytics system, which measures key performance indicators, including MPG performance and reports carbon dioxide emissions reductions in clients’ hybrid-electric fleet vehicles. XL Link does not impact fleets’ use of existing telematics devices or services, or fuel cards. “Our clients have appreciated the XL
Sparking electric-powered powertrain adoption
Despite currently record-low fuel prices, emissions, anti-idling and noise regulations are driving medium-duty fleets to consider alternative fuels for their transportation needs. In particular, for operations with local multi-stop routes covering less than 100 miles a day, interest continues to grow in electric-powered delivery and work trucks. According to Motiv Power Systems, approximately one-third of the
Gates announces a serpentine solution kit for the Ford hybrid drive system
Aftermarket product manufacturer Gates Corp. has announced an accessory component kit for the Ford Drive electric hybrid system. This new kit contains the replacement belt, tensioner and pulleys for the Ford E-450 Azure hybrid drive system. Azure Dynamics Corp. originally produced a hybrid drive system that required a special dual-sided serpentine replacement belt; but Azure filed for
XL Hybrids expands product line with GM cutaway, cab chassis
XL Hybrids Inc., provider of fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is now available for the GM 3500/4500 Cutaway/Cab Chassis beginning with MY2011 vehicles. This new product would allow universities, transit agencies and for-hire transportation companies that use small shuttle buses to cut fuel costs while supporting
Kinetics hybrid system expands Class 3-7 work truck availability
The Kinetics hybrid system from Crosspoint Kinetics is now available for the Isuzu Reach platform, the Ford E-350, the Dodge 5500, the Chevy 4500, and dozens more, according to Crosspoint Kinetics. The Kinetics Hybrid system is a electric hybrid system that fits virtually most Class 3-7 delivery and work trucks, said the company. “As long
Fleets set their sights on going electric
When Tony Earley, chairman, chief executive officer and president of PG&E Corp., the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., spoke recently at the Detroit Economic Club, he quickly laid out his vision for an environmentally cleaner, economically stronger and more energy-independent America. “One of the most important keys to such improvements is the
CARB order opens door for XL Hybrids light-duty conversions
With corporate and municipal operations realizing a positive payback, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are a hot topic among a growing number of light-duty fleets these days. The quick fleet adoption rate is focused in part on HEV aftermarket technologies. Over the past year, for example, XL Hybrids has been realizing a steady expansion of its
