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, 2008 - Washington Post,"Corporate Socialism, Intelligently Applied"
See also, October 26, 2008 - Washington Post, "Time To Change Gears for a Fuel Efficient Future"
On November 17, 2008, AFS Trinity Power Corporation reported independent test results demonstrating that the company's "Extreme Hybrid" technology that utilizes batteries in combination with ultracapacitors will enable a plug in hybrid vehicle using the system to have a useful life that is 6 times greater than plug ins that use lithium batteries alone -- 150,000 miles for an AFS Trinity Extreme Hybrid versus 25,000 miles for a conventional plug in hybrid that uses lithium ion batteries alone.
(Press Announcement I Related New York Times Article in PDF)
January 26, 2009 - Could a green SUV revive U.S. auto plants & save UAW jobs? AFS Trinity announces prototype SUV fitted with new high mileage, high performance technology at heart of $2.5 billion “green retooling” DOE proposal. (Press Release)
March 7, 2009 - President Obama's job creation and oil independence priorities highlighted during demonstration of AFS Trinity XH-150S Plug-in Hybrid SUV in San Francisco.
(Video | Press Release)
 April 8, 2009
Article: AFS Trinity, Pushing Plug-In Hybrids' Performance
(from The Examiner - San Francisco)
April 20, 2009
Article: Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars- New York Times
April 20, 2009
Video Coverage: AFS Trinity's Extreme Hybrid on CNN
 June 14, 2009
AFS Trinity featured in Washington Post: "Automakers Need to Master the Hot-Rod and the Hybrid"
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AFS Trinity Exhibit Trailer below the Capital Dome in Washington D.C. for Earth Week Celebration, April 19-22, 2009.
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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, 4/22/08. Congressman George Radanovich
(R - California) takes a test drive. ( click here for Press Release) |
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