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New fleet customers for XL Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid upfit for Ford F-150 pickups

Green Car Congress

Three of the latest companies that intend to add XLP F-150s to their fleet include the City of Long Beach, Calif.; The XLP technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements.

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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

Baua Electric

Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. And maintenance should be easier too. Its cofounders, Mitch Lee and Ryan Cook, are engineers who met while working at Boeing.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

Charged EVs

But the problem is going to come in 2035 when they exhaust that 40%. Right now I’m working on a committee where we’re defining the standard for an ePTO (electric power take-off) connection. Also, it’s a maintenance issue. For those vehicles, maintenance is key. With current technology, they can hit those numbers.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Connectivity is through multiple USB-C ports. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Mercedes eSprinter first drive: here’s the deal – it’s a van, but it’s electric

Baua Electric

Mercedes also said that it managed to drive from Las Vegas to Long Beach, a 275-mile trip (albeit mildly downhill), on a single charge. MBUX and connectivity features can be updated over-the-air, but deeper vehicle functions may require a visit to the dealership. The car said we got 2.0 miles per kWh. miles per kWh.