Chevrolet, Conversion, Fleet and Fuel Economy

XL Fleet expands XLP PHEV drive system for use in multiple GM fleet applications

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

XL Fleet announced that the Company’s XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet vehicles from General Motors. The company believes its expanded portfolio will further extend its leadership position in fleet electrification.

Fleet

Fleet GM GMC PHEV

XL Fleet offering hybrid electric upfit for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

XL Fleet Corp. XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible, which also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive solutions for Ford, General Motors and Isuzu fleet vehicles.

Fleet

Fleet Isuzu Hybrid GMC

XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service XL Hybrids’ hybrid-electric conversions.

Installation

Installation Conversion Hybrid Lithium Ion

UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L Earlier post.)

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel

Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Chevrolet engineers have created a Corvette that is a joy to drive, whether around town, on a cross country road trip or at the track. Smile-Inducing Fun. Road Manners.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning

Hydraulic Hybrid Systems and EMI Partner to Target Fleet Retrofit Market; First Retrofit Underway

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

( earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. The first conversion of the partnership is already underway, a MY 2002 CNG Chevrolet HD 2500 provided by Denver International Airport.

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Fleet Hybrid Market Denver

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter Fuel economy for the 3.0L

Escalade

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. The test was completed using a Chevrolet 2500 Express cargo van fitted with the original equipment manufacturer’s 4.8L engine and 6-speed transmission.

Hybrid

Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston

Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Kia Carnival SX with the 3.5-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Drivetrain.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG

Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Clean Fleet Report’s time in the Hummer combined short course demonstrations of all-wheel steering, Watts To Freedom mode and Crab Walk. kW per mile, which is a woeful number compared to other EVs Clean Fleet Report has tested. We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day.

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150

FIRST TIMER: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourself. To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. For me, I think the most exciting thing coming will be the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado electric pickups. CFR : You like cars?

Ford

Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. We already have sufficient biofuel sources since the PHEV uses only 10% liquid fuel.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

XL Fleet expands XLP PHEV drive system for use in multiple GM fleet applications

XL Fleet offering hybrid electric upfit for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups

XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Hydraulic Hybrid Systems and EMI Partner to Target Fleet Retrofit Market; First Retrofit Underway

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

FIRST TIMER: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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