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

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The initial pilot will include installing an XL Fleet hybrid system onto a GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup truck and GMC Savanna Express van, two of Essential’s most widely deployed vehicles in its water and natural gas divisions for applications including Customer Service, Field Service, and Distribution.

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

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With the Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup models added to its hybrid product line, XL Fleet now electrifies four of the US’ top-selling pickup brands, including Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram and GMC Sierra trucks. The XLH hybrid electric drive system is now available for select Ram 2500 / 3500 models with the 6.4L

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

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This system is designed and engineered to be installed in fourteen hours, including all controls and wiring harness, by a certified installer. 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.

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FIRST TIMER: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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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. With this cord all I did was have an electrician install a 14-50 receptacle–and BAM!–you For me, I think the most exciting thing coming will be the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado electric pickups.

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