Debora Frodl, former global executive director for ecomagination at General Electric, has joined XL's board of directors, the vehicle electrification company announced.
The EDI PowerDrive Electrification kits are suited for Class-6 step vans, box and work trucks, utility vehicles, and passenger shuttles.
XL is upfitting a combined 38 hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric trucks and vans for the City of Seattle; Los Angeles County; and the City of Long Beach, Calif.
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) will study the impact of electric vehicles on its grid. It has already purchased 52 electrified vehicles for its own fleet.
CPS Energy has announced the purchase of 34 XLP Plug-In Hybrid Electric Ford F-150 pickup trucks, the largest purchase of plug-in F-150s by any utility or private company to date, according to CPS.
Lincoln will offer a plug-in hybrid version of its new Aviator three-row SUV that it revealed at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, the company announced.
Volvo has debuted its redesigned 2019 V60 station wagon and will offer it as part of its vehicle subscription service known as Care by Volvo.
Hyundai's Sonata hybrid sedans will receive an exterior redesign, new infotainment features, optional safety features such as automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist, as well as updates steering and suspension to improve the ride and handling, Hyundai announced at the Chicago Auto Show.
XL Hybrids has received approval for plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Ford F-150 pickup trucks in the Golden State of California.
Cummins has beaten Tesla to the punch with its unveiling of a new, all-electric truck, dubbed the Urban Hauler EV.