AFS Trinity XH™
Plug-in Hybrid Program – 2008 AFS Trinity Power has developed patent-pending technology that makes it possible for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to achieve 150 MPG, go 40 miles in all-electric mode, and use
gasoline for additional unlimited miles in hybrid mode. In
July 2007, in order to very quickly demonstrate all of the key attributes of this technology, the company mounted an effort
to build two fully operational XH-150 SUV prototypes using off-the-shelf components. The two vehicles—modified Saturn
Vue SUVs—were built in less than six months. They were unveiled on January 13, 2008 at the North American International
Auto Show in Detroit (Press Announcement) and (Salon.com test drive report). On
April 8, 2008, AFS Trinity started a cross country tour to give Americans their first onroad look at what CNN and others suggested
may be “the car of the future.” The XH-150 arrived at the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 20,
2008 (Video of Congressional Ride-and-Drives). On May 2, 2008, AFS Trinity and Ricardo announced
a joint Extreme Fleet™ program that will slash gasoline and diesel use by car, SUV and truck fleets. (Press Release). | | AFS
Trinity's XH-150 plug-in hybrid arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Earth Day, April 22nd 2008.
Congressman
George Radanovich (D - California) takes a test drive. (click here for Press Release) |
June 3, 2008: Gov. Gregoire (D – Washington) and
other officials welcome home the Extreme Hybrid
(Press Coverage I Video I Press Release).
Click the tabs above to learn more about what AFS
Trinity has accomplished, view recent broadcast
and press reports (Selected Coverage), and see videos about the 150 MPG SUV prototypes.
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