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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

The battery electric Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size pick-up is not under consideration for Australia sale. The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. Price is also a factor.

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

Green Car Congress

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. The XLH hybrid electric drive system is now available for select Ram 2500 / 3500 models with the 6.4L

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

Green Car Congress

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.

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EV Power Systems Targeting PHEV Retrofit at Electric Utility Truck Fleets

Green Car Congress

The new PHEV systems increases fuel economy by 30% with a return on investment (ROI) of approximately 30% at current fuel prices in start/stop applications, according to EVPS. Silverado) the system is mounted behind the transmission at U-joint of drive shaft. Many conversions can be completed using in-house staff.

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

Green Car Congress

HHS says that its system is expected to deliver at least a 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible through regenerating braking energy that is then used during acceleration. 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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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

With 1,000 horsepower and a GMC estimate of 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV is trying to make a statement even before you get behind the wheel. We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. Power and Torque.

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FIRST TIMER: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Clean Fleet Report

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. You get up to speed so fast, but then you slow down so quickly and smoothly with just the motor, as opposed to an ICE car where you are constantly on the gas pedal and then on the brake pedal.

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