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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2021

XL Fleet Introduces Silverado HD Plug-In Hybrid Drive System

Introduced at the virtual 2021 Work Truck Show, the new system features a new configuration in which the battery pack is mounted completely underneath the chassis.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 2, 2021

Electric Models: Depreciation Still Drags Down Ownership Costs

A lifecycle analysis by Vincentric found that total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric vehicles underperforms plug-in hybrid electric and traditional hybrid model counterparts. Running EVs more miles per year has a substantive positive impact on TCO.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2021

XL Fleet, Curbtender Developing Electric Refuse Trucks

XL Fleet and Curbtender will jointly develop a series of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric commercial trucks for use in waste management applications.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 4, 2021

Assessing the Ford F-150 Hybrid for Fleets

Our test of the new F-150 PowerBoost netted an extraordinary 19.2 average mpg with a 1,732-lb. payload and 25.1 mpg without. Adding PowerBoost’s 12,700 lbs. of max towing, is it blasphemy to finally turn our backs on diesel for true work applications?

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2020

2021 Ford F-150 4x2 PowerBoost Hits 25 MPG

The 4x4 PowerBoost-equipped truck has an EPA-estimated range of 700 miles on a single tank of gas.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2020

Subaru Announces 2021 Crosstrek Hybrid MSRP Pricing

The 2021 hybrid features Subaru StarDrive Technology, which integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter direct-injection Subaru Boxer engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and Lineartronic CVT.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2020

XL Fleet Partner to Double Upfit Orders in Canada in 2021

XL Fleet announced that Canada-based upfitter Farmbro is expected to double its sales volume of XL hybrid-electric drive system installations in 2021 compared to 2020 to meet the increasing demand for fleet electrification in Canada.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2020

XL Fleet Expands XLP To Chevy & GMC Trucks

The XLP platform is expected to begin shipping on select configurations of the Chevrolet and GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD pickup trucks in the first quarter of 2021, and Chevrolet and GMC 3500 and 4500 cutaway chassis in the second quarter of 2021.  

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2020

Ford Torture Tests F-150 Hybrid Pickup

The all-new 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid powertrain is available in the all-new F-150.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 27, 2020

XL Fleet Is Going Public: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

The infusion of $350 million will accelerate development of fully electric options and a move into Classes 7 and 8.

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