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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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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Drivers of the Chevy Bolt EV may qualify for a $3,000 discount on the Chevy Equinox EV. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Drivers of the Chevy Bolt EV may qualify for a $3,000 discount on the Chevy Equinox EV. More energy-dense batteries coming in the near future aren’t just destined for fully electric vehicles.

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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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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into the Chevy Volt

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The plug-in hybrid was uncommon at the time, but there are now several PHEV options from automakers of all stripes. The plug-in hybrid was uncommon at the time, but there are now several PHEV options from automakers of all stripes. Image: Chevrolet] Become a TTAC insider.

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EV Power Systems Targeting PHEV Retrofit at Electric Utility Truck Fleets

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(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. The system is mounted at the U-joint of the 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. Nissan and Mitsubishi have bigger plans.

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Which EVs Still Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

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And here are the models that managed to qualify for one of the $3,750 credits: Ford Escape PHEV (2022-23); Ford Mustang Mach-E (2022-23); Ford E-Transit (2022-23); Grand Cherokee Plug-in Hybrid 4xe (2022-23); Jeep Wrangler Plug-in Hybrid 4xe (2022-23); Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring (2022-23); Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive (2022-23).