Fleet-Ready™ Upfits: Electrification Without Limits
Commercial and municipal fleets love their work trucks – but they also love saving money on fuel and reducing emissions. With a Fleet-Ready hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric drive upfit from XL, you no longer need to choose between performance and sustainability – you’ll get both.
In addition to our close partnerships with the major fleet vehicle OEMs who certify our work, XL systems are minimally disruptive to the original design of the vehicle. As a result, all factory OEM warranties remain intact.
Let’s face it. Many all-electric and alternative fuel vehicles don’t get driven, because the trucks don’t perform the way drivers need them to. XL-upfitted vehicles offer the same great performance as the vehicles they’ve always relied on, but with lower fuel costs and fewer emissions.
A Bridge to an All-Electric Future
XL systems provide the bridge between the gas-powered fleet vehicles of today and a future where electrified vehicles are the norm. And we continue to build new technologies that will help our customers leverage electrification in all its forms, for decades to come.
Simple, Sustainable Technology
Traditional gas-powered, commercial fleet trucks perform critically important work, but cause more pollution and burn more fuel than any other vehicles on the road. It’s a complex problem, but we take a simple approach to making those same vehicles cleaner, greener and more sustainable.
Both our hybrid and plug-in hybrid technologies transform a factory OEM vehicle into a more fuel-efficient hybrid, by adding an electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery pack, and control software. No other significant modifications to the vehicle are required, and no changes are made to the internal combustion engine or transmission.
A closer look at the XL hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive systems
Hybrid Electric System
The XL hybrid electric system is the best and simplest way for fleets to improve MPG and meet sustainability goals without compromising on operations or vehicle performance. The XLH system saves fuel and reduces emissions through regenerative braking, helping to slow down and propel the vehicle during normal drive cycles. The electric motor assist is smooth and seamless to the driver.
Powertrain Specifications
| MPG Improvement* | 25% |
| Lithium Ion Battery | 1.8 kWh |
| Charging | Regenerative Braking |
| System Weight | 350-385 lbs. based on product |
| Electronic Speed Governor | Up to 85 MPH |
Vehicles
| Ford F-250 Pickup | Download Specs » |
| Ford Transit Cargo and Passenger Vans | Download Specs » |
| Chevy Express and GMC Savana Cargo and Passenger Vans |
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| Ford E350/450 Cutaways and Stripped Chassis |
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| GM 3500/4500 Cutaways | Download Specs » |
| Ford F-59 Super Duty Stripped Chassis |
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| Reach™ Van from Isuzu and Utilimaster | Download Specs » |
Vehicles with CARB EOs
| Ford F-250 Pickup | Download CA Flyer » |
| Ford Transit Cargo and Passenger Vans | |
| Chevy Express and GMC Savana Cargo and Passenger Vans |
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| Ford E350/450 Cutaways and Stripped Chassis |
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| GM 3500/4500 Cutaways |
Plug-in Hybrid Electric System
XL has pioneered a plug-in hybrid system that is revolutionary in its simplicity. In addition to regenerative braking, the XLP features a high-voltage, 15 kWh lithium battery pack that provides a ‘shared propulsion’ with the OEM powertrain to significantly improve MPG and reduce fuel consumption. XLP is compatible with Level 1 and Level 2 charging and has no special maintenance requirements.
Powertrain Specifications
| MPG Improvement* | 50% |
| Lithium Ion Battery | 15 kWh |
| Charging | Level 1 (<12 hrs) or Level 2 (<5 hrs) Plus Regenerative Braking |
| System Weight | 750 lbs. |
| Electronic Speed Governor | Up to 80 MPH |
Vehicles
| Ford F-150 Pickup (4x2 & 4x4 drivelines) |
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| Ford F-250 Pickup (4x2 & 4x4 drivelines) |
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Vehicles with CARB EOs
| Ford F-150 Pickup (4x2 & 4x4 drivelines) |
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Electrified Fleet Intelligence
Our proprietary, cloud-based, vehicle connectivity platform provides a continuous data link with fleet vehicles and analytics. Collecting millions of operational data points, XL Link provides actionable intelligence on fleet electrification, including speed, idling, vehicle drive cycle, and CO2 emissions reduction. XL Link offers the most accurate MPG measurement in the industry and provides fleet managers with an unprecedented understanding of their drivers’ vehicle charging behavior. XL Link is deployed in all fleet vehicles equipped with XLH or XLP systems and can also be installed as a standalone telematics solution.