XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints new CEO
XL acquired the electrification division of Quantum Fuel Systems on Oct. 4. Per the terms of the transaction, XL acquires the engineering staff and technology assets of Quantum Fuel’s EV division. XL will continue to operate Quantum’s Lake Forest, California office.
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.
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