AFS Trinity Power’s PHEV technology brings gas-electric hybrids up to 150 mpg, allowing them to go 40 miles in EV mode while still relying on gas for those extra-long trips on which critics tend to focus.
Working models called “XH-150 SUVs” – modified Saturn Vue hybrids – debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January. A few days ago, AFS (along with Ricardo plc) introduced a model for corporations – Extreme Fleet. Developers say it could save businesses 75% on fuel expenses.
The program appears to be targeting government fleets – police departments, federal groups, and some private operations.
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Unfortunately, it’s not cheap.

His conversion, considered an S-PHEV, cost roughly $3000. That’s half of the cheapest plug-in conversions on the market, and 1/4th the cost of the coveted OEMtek lithium-ion battery kit.

Fisker’s $80,000 luxury plug-in hybrid, the Karma, will be built in Motor City