Conversion, Fleet and Silverado

XL Fleet launches pilot program with Essential Utilities, Inc. to electrify its utility fleet

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2020

XL Fleet announced that Essential Utilities, Inc. Essential, headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA, deploys a fleet of approximately 2,500 of these vehicles across 10 states. —Charles Stevenson, Vice President of Fleet Operations at Essential.

Fleet

Fleet GMC Sierra Silverado

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

Apex Clean Energy ordering 19 electrified F-series pickups from XL Fleet

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Apex Clean Energy has ordered 19 electrified Ford F-series pickup trucks from XL Fleet, including ten plug-in hybrid electric and nine hybrid electric systems for pickups in its service fleet, for delivery in the second quarter of 2021.

Fleet

Fleet Clean Cleaning Energy

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

What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation

Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

GM is calling this latest fuel cell-powered truck concept the foundation of “a hydrogen-based worksite ecosystem,” and imagines a world where Chevrolet Silverado 5500 MD trucks like this one are fitted with HYDROTEC fuel cell systems capable of generating 300 kW of peak power. Just not at the same time.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Conversion Silverado F-150

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

EV Power Systems Targeting PHEV Retrofit at Electric Utility Truck Fleets

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2010

Silverado) the system is mounted behind the transmission at U-joint of drive shaft. Many conversions can be completed using in-house staff. The EVPS system does note require changes to the internal-combustion engine, transmission, vehicle support systems, electrical system or emission equipment. In the light-truck application (e.g.,

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PHEV Power Powered Fleet

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Former Lordstown Motors founder and CEO Steve Burns has focussed on the fleet market to generate Endurance sales. Ram 1500 REV 2024 RAM 1500 REV It was only a matter of time… but the sizeable Ram 1500 is set to go EV in 2024 , finally taking the fight to its prime rivals, the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150. Yes, please!

F-150

F-150 Hummer Australia Silverado

CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. liter Chevrolet Silverado, Express, and G Van. 2008 and 2009 3.5L

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USA Engine GMC Sierra

Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

VTRUX trucks (Silverados) were claimed to manage 25 miles per gallon combined. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership. The math worked out (per VIA) that after eight years of use, fleet customers would save roughly a third on ownership costs. seconds, and on to a top speed of only 85.

Silverado

Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV

BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

More knowledgeable shoppers may even be able to name some upcoming EVs from GM: the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup , the Cadillac Lyriq luxury SUV, or the EV versions of Chevy’s Equinox and Blazer compact crossover utilities. The company has committed $800 million to that conversion. Second van: Zevo 400.

Commercial

Commercial Vehicles GMC GM

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.

Hummer

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. For me, I think the most exciting thing coming will be the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado electric pickups. Conversations with friends and family have been interesting. His first electric looks as fast as it is. CFR : You like cars? They are a funny crowd.

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase

GMC and Chevrolet bi-fuel pickup production begins

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers. The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L director of Fleet Operations.

GMC

GMC Chevrolet Sierra Silverado

EV Driven

XL Fleet launches pilot program with Essential Utilities, Inc. to electrify its utility fleet

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

Apex Clean Energy ordering 19 electrified F-series pickups from XL Fleet

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

What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation

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

EV Power Systems Targeting PHEV Retrofit at Electric Utility Truck Fleets

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

FIRST TIMER: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

GMC and Chevrolet bi-fuel pickup production begins

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