Montgomery County MD Retrofits Cargo Vans with XL Hybrids

XL Hybrids, a leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced the installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in Montgomery County Maryland cargo vans, a step that helps advance former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s goal to reduce Maryland’s Greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020.

“By converting 10 Ford cargo vans we are already seeing over 25 percent increase in miles driven per gallon thanks to the XL Hybrids system, and we are expecting annual operating costs savings of tens of thousands of dollars overall,” said William Griffiths, division chief of Montgomery County. “We have 149 vans in our fleet and expect to convert at least 10 additional vans with the XL Hybrids system in July of this year.”

The current 10 hybrid electric vans are being used at the County Maintenance Department for plumbers, electricians and road safety crews.

Noted Clay Siegert, XL Hybrids’ co-founder and vice president, “With the XL Hybrids charge-sustaining powertrain, these vans will see reduced fuel usage, reduced carbon dioxide emissions and a quick return on investment. This technology has greater than 99.9 percent availability with no impact on fleet operations and maintenance schedules.”

Category: Engines & Drivetrains, Green