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

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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. Upon closing, the combined company will be named XL Fleet Corp.

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EDI offering Class 3 plug-in hybrid utility truck

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(EDI) announced the availability of a Class 3 utility truck based upon its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain that reduces emissions and fuel use by up to 80%. EDI built its PHEV drivetrain system in response to increasing pressure from the utility industry to green their fleets using electricity as a primary fuel.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

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In a first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , we found this big electric pickup to be just average in real-world efficiency, and its 1,500-pound payload capacity is modest versus other full-sizers; but given its huge battery pack it likely won’t disappoint for highway range and occasional towing. Power study.

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into the Chevy Volt

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The NHTSA hasn’t forgotten about it, however, as the government agency recently opened an investigation into the car and its reported tendency to lose power while driving. Some owners said the car gave no warning before losing power, and others said their vehicles failed to restart after the problem occurred.

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EV Power Systems Targeting PHEV Retrofit at Electric Utility Truck Fleets

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EV Power Systems , Inc. EVPS) and Energy Dimensions, LLC entered a partnership to market EVPS’ plug-in, hybrid-electric (PHEV) retrofit drive system for electric utility, light-duty trucks. Silverado) the system is mounted behind the transmission at U-joint of drive shaft. Click to enlarge.

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An electric pickup from Nissan and Mitsubishi? Automakers team up to take on US market

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According to Automotive News , Nissan will launch its first plug-in hybrid in the US using a Mitsubishi-engineered system. Fully electric and PHEV versions are being considered. The automaker said this includes launching e-POWER and plug-in hybrids. Now, it looks to make up for lost time.

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

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In 2009 Raser displayed a Hummer H3 that claimed to return up to 100 miles* on a gallon of fuel (*in local daily driving) when it was outfitted with the company’s range-extender plug-in electric powertrain. Lutz was a staunch supporter of GM’s plug-in hybrid of the time, the Cruze-based Volt. Let’s learn about the world of VTRUX.