Massachusetts State Agencies Increase Deployment of XL Hybrids Technology to 52 Fleet Vehicles
New fleet orders based on successful trial of XL Hybrids’ electrification solutions showing increased fuel economy and reduced carbon emissions
September 15, 2017 BOSTON — XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced its XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System will be installed in 52 vehicles that serve five Massachusetts state agency fleets. The hybrid-electric vehicles will be deployed at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Massachusetts Environmental Police, Department of Correction (DOC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Department of Youth Services (DYS). The upgrades were made possible by support from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC).
“The state agencies are the latest in an impressive list of leading brands and fleets adopting our technology, including The Coca-Cola Company, The City of Boston, AmeriPride Services, Harvard University and Yale University, to name a few,” said Tod Hynes, founder and CEO of XL Hybrids. “Fleets appreciate that our technology is electrifying popular vehicles, allowing them to maintain OEM warranties, with no special fueling infrastructure or driver training required. The fuel savings are immediate and the positive impact on the environment is proven.”
The State of Massachusetts placed this new order after seeing successful results from past vehicle conversions by XL Hybrids for the DCR and Environmental Police vehicles. Those vehicle upfits, which are on a mix of Ford Transit vans, Ford E-Series Cutaways and Chevy Express vans, have saved 650 gallons of gas to date and the agencies expect to save nearly 82,000 gallons over the life of the systems. The vehicles are up to 25 percent more efficient and the fleets have already seen an 18 percent decrease in carbon emissions. The upgrades for the DOC, DDS and DYS vehicles are expected to cut annual fuel costs by more than $10,000 as well as reduce brake maintenance costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
XL Hybrids vehicles include the XL Link™ cloud-based big data analytics system, which measures MPG performance and reports sustainability benefits. The proprietary XL Link vehicle connectivity is a continuous data link from every vehicle, collecting millions of operational data points, allowing analysis and reports on key performance indicators.
For more information on XL Hybrids’ technology and availability, visit www.xlhybrids.com or email info@xlhybrids.com. XL3 hybrid electric upfits for various Ford Transit, E-Series, and F-Series models are available directly from Ford dealers, and Ford Motor Credit financing is available.
About XL Hybrids
XL Hybrids is the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, with technology that delivers increase in miles per gallon and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Recognized as one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, XL Hybrids supports customers such as The Coca-Cola Company and other major fleets. The award-winning XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System and the XLP™ Plug-In Hybrid Electric Drive System are both revolutionarily simple solutions that help commercial and municipal fleets lower operating costs and meet sustainability goals. Compatible with new and existing Class 2 to 6 commercial fleet vehicles, the XL3 and XLP systems can be installed in just hours. The technologies work seamlessly in the background with zero impact on fleet operations or service, and no driver training requirements. XL Hybrids is certified by Ford as both a technology provider and an installer for Ford’s Electrification Qualified Vehicle Modifier (eQVM) program. Founded by MIT alumni, XL Hybrids is based in Boston. For more information, visit www.xlhybrids.com or on Twitter @XLHybrids.
