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XL Hybrids introduces the first hybrid electric upfit for Ford F-250 pickups and chassis for commercial fleets

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This will be the first time that Ford F-250 trucks can be ordered by fleet customers with hybrid-electric drive technology; the XL3 system can provide up to a 25% increase in fuel economy. Fleets maintain the complete OEM warranty, and get a three-year, 75,000 mile warranty from XL Hybrids on the XL3 powertrain. Earlier post.).

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California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

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XL has earned the highest number of CARB executive orders for commercial vehicle electrification in the automotive industry. . The hybrid-equipped Ford F-250 improves fuel economy by an average of 25%, while reducing CO 2 emissions by 20%, providing both an economic and environmental advantage for fleets across North America.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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As a result, we’ve sold more all-electric commercial EVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in North America to date. This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever

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EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever. Opinion: Here’s the Roadmap for Commercial EVs. The industry will never be the same once EV fleets are adopted. Commercial vehicle owners have long had to worry about protecting their ears from damage. Perhaps the biggest advantage of electric fleets is fewer emissions.

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. Lightning Electric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Group withdraws test PHEV fleet to upgrade battery packs after overheating issues; to use a different chemistry

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On Friday, Chrysler Group LLC announced it was withdrawing from service its test fleet of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. Three of the fleet’s 109 pickups equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains sustained damage when their prototype 12.9-kWh The fleet accumulated more than 1.3

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