Leapfrog’s ‘Leap’-branded digital platform allows customers to turn their fleets into so-called ‘virtual power plants’ which can discharge stored energy back into the grid and generate revenue.

The 2025 version of the ‘SV Stepvan’ now comes with two new wheelbase options: 158 inches and 208 inches, in addition to the original 178-inch configuration.

There was plenty to report from the 2024 edition of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo held at the Las Vegas Convention Center between May 20-23.

The prototype step van is the first vehicle of its kind to be built by the school bus manufacturer, with powertrain components supplied by Xos.

The startup manufacturer says that one of the key changes to the 2024 model ‘Xos SV’ is the addition of an anti-lock braking system with hill hold to improve its drivability.

The directors of Xos and ElectraMeccanica have agreed to an all-stock transaction, whereby Xos will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ElectraMeccanica.

T&BB's report from the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, held in Anaheim, California, USA between 1-4 May 2023.

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc has entered a strategic partnership with Xos Inc, based in Los Angeles, to supply heavy-duty e-axle powertrains for Class 7 and 8 electric vehicles.