Puget Sound Energy Improves Fuel Efficiency and Reduces Emissions with 40 New XL-Powered Hybrid Utility Vans

Washington utility and fleet electrification leader XL to showcase
hybrid electric vehicles during Green Transportation Summit, April 17-19

TACOMA, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Puget
Sound Energy (PSE), the Washington state energy provider which
recently announced it had added 40 new utility vehicles equipped
with a hybrid electrification solution from industry leader XL,
will be showcasing one of its new hybrid vans with XL during the Green
Transportation Summit & Expo, April 17-19, the companies announced
today. The joint demonstration will showcase how companies can easily
convert fleet vehicles to cleaner, more fuel-efficient systems
throughout the event, which supports the commitment to carbon footprint
reduction while saving costs.

PSE selected XL’s fleet electrification technology for its 40 new
cleaner and more fuel-efficient Ford Transit utility vans, which hit the
streets earlier this year. The upgrade is expected to reduce each van’s
carbon footprint by up to 20 percent and increase fuel economy by as
much as 25 percent, reflecting the utility’s commitment to protecting
the environment, as well as its bottom line.

PSE worked with XL to upfit each Ford van with an electric motor and
advanced lithium-ion battery pack, as well as the XL Link connected
vehicle system. The XL system allows PSE vans to save fuel through
regenerative braking, which simultaneously charges the battery and in
turn helps power the vehicle when the driver accelerates.

“We know our customers value the environment, so we were excited for the
opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint through our fleet vehicles,”
said Wayne Gould, director of corporate shared services at Puget Sound
Energy. “This is another step for PSE to invest in the development of
cleaner alternatives and technologies.”

“Utilities and energy organizations across the country are increasingly
adopting the latest green fleet technologies to further their missions
for energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction,” said Clay Siegert,
chief operating officer of XL. “Puget Sound Energy’s fleet initiative
was a natural fit for XL’s unique electrification solution, which is
ideal for improving fuel economy in stop-and-go driving conditions,
increasing driver efficiency, reducing brake and engine wear, and
meeting long-term sustainability goals.”

About XL

XL is the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for
commercial and municipal fleets, relied on by customers such as The
Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, Yale University and the City of Boston. XL’s
fleet customers can increase fuel economy by up to 25 percent and 50
percent respectively for Class 2 to 6 commercial fleets, as well as
decrease operating costs, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and meet
sustainability goals with zero impact on fleet operations or service.
For more information, visit www.xlfleet.com or
on Twitter @XLFleet.

About Puget Sound Energy

Puget Sound Energy is proud to serve our neighbors and
communities in 10 Washington counties. We’re the state’s largest
utility, supporting 1.1 million electric customers and 800,000 natural
gas customers. For more about us and what we do, visit pse.com.
Also follow us on Facebook
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Contacts

Metis Communications
Justine Boucher, 617-236-0500 x14
[email protected]
or
Puget
Sound Energy
Andrew Padula, 888-831-7250
[email protected]