XL Hybrids, a leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced that former FedEx executive, Dennis Beal, has joined its advisory board. Beal brings 46 years of experience in the transportation industry to the complex decision-making process of fleet executives as they address business goals and sustainability objectives. “Dennis knows optimizing […]
Crosspoint Kinetics, which develops and delivers bolt-on solutions principally for delivery vans and trucks that measurably conserve, capture and reuse energy, has signed on two additional distributors — Allegiant Partners and TGEP. In the Chicago area, TGEP (The Green Electric Project) is quickly becoming a leader in alternative energy and green transportation solutions. The company’s […]
Crosspoint Kinetics has announced that its Kinetics Hybrid system is ready to go for a broad range of Class 3-7 vehicles with one system that fits most work truck and bus models. Examples include the Isuzu Reach platform, the Ford E-350, the Dodge 5500, the Chevy 4500, and dozens more. “As long as the front […]
If you think Australians can be funny, unconventional, adventurous and sometimes totally off the grid, meet Australian landscaper, James Lawler. He’s built what very well may be the worlds first a hybrid motor home. And get this, he built it on top of his Toyota Prius. Apparently, Lawler was heading to a music festival and […]
XL Hybrids a pioneer in hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced the installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in a Ford E-350 shuttle bus for Door2Door Transportation by SCM. The non-profit promotes the independence of seniors and persons with disabilities through community-based transportation. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) […]
Towering above many other exhibitors at the Work Truck Show, literally, was XL Hybrids. The company is a pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrains that, according to XL, “deliver a 25 percent increase in miles per gallon and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.” XL Hybrids has been recognized as one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative […]
Ed Hoffman, President of BSI, has announced that the Ford Transit 3.7L engine conversion to propane autogas is in development and expected to go in for EPA certification in early 2015. The Bi-Fuel system conversion on the Transit requires no intake manifold drilling, cutting, or splicing of wiring. A warranty of 5 years or 100,000 […]
Crosspoint Kinetics is dedicated to making products that capture, conserve, and reuse energy, as evidenced by the company’s flagship product, the Kinetics Hybrid. It “bolts-on” to quickly transform class 3-7 trucks and buses into fuel sipping, green machines. The company notes that it is already working in fleets throughout North America, saving 25-30% more fuel […]
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) have announced that they have received certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to sell the model year 2015 Allison H 40/50 EP™ hybrid propulsion system paired with the Cummins ISB6.7 and ISL9 diesel-electric hybrid engines for transit buses and coaches. The dual […]
Crosspoint Kinetics, a subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, has announced at the Work Truck Show that it has forged an alliance with leading walk-in van producer Morgan Olson that will make Kinetics Hybrid-powered delivery vehicles available to customers throughout North America. The Kinetics Hybrid from Crosspoint Kinetics transforms Morgan Olson’s class 3-7 delivery vans and trucks […]
