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 July 22, 2008, AFS Trinity attended the Plug-in 2008 convention in San Jose, CA. (Video: CBS Affiliate coverage I Press Release).
 On September 24, 2008, AFS Trinity CEO Edward W. Furia urged Congressional leadership and the Presidential candidates to support $25 Billion Auto stimulus package, provided small innovative companies are not left out and the funds are administered by an independent body. (Press Release I Letter to Speaker Pelosi I Full Page Ad in New York Times & Washington Post)
September 28 - Washington Post coverage: "Corporate Socialism, Intelligently Applied" Click here for Print Edition I Click here for Web Edition
Consumer reaction to the 150 MPG XH-150 Extreme Hybrid™ has been overwhelmingly positive since the working prototype of the vehicle was unveiled at the Detroit International Auto Show in January of this year. With two demonstrator vehicles now on the road, we have proven that the AFS Trinity XH technology is succeeding beyond expectations in a prototype of a real, practical family SUV. Now it's time to move to the next level.
In order to make a vehicle like the XH-150 affordable for everyone, we need to move from prototypes to commercial production. As production levels increase, costs will be driven down. In sufficient volumes, we estimate that the price can be driven down to below $40,000 and, if tax incentives such as those recently announced by the Presidential candidates are passed, the price could be as low as $33,000. In either case, the money that drivers will save because of greatly diminished gasoline use will return them at least half of these amounts, even if gasoline drops down below $3/gallon again. On the other hand, if gas climbs to $5/gallon, the payback to drivers could actually exceed their original purchase price. See "The world's first ''zero-cost'' hybrid?"
This is your chance to express your interest in a vehicle like the XH-150. This sign-up list will entitle you to be among the first to receive more information about ordering an Extreme Hybrid SUV when AFS Trinity announces production plans and the company and/or licensees can accept firm orders. This sign-up list creates no obligation for you or AFS Trinity, but helps us in planning and getting closer to producing an affordable vehicle for you and your family. We do not sell or share names or email addresses.
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AFS Trinity's XH-150 plug-in hybrid comes home to Seattle on June 3rd, 2008. Governor Chris Gregoire (D - Washington) takes a test drive. ( Press Coverage I Video I Press Release). |
AFS Trinity's XH-150 plug-in hybrid arrives on Capitol Hill in Wash., D.C. on Earth Day, 8/22/08. Congressman George Radanovich
(R - California) takes a test drive. ( click here for Press Release) |
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