Xos, a US manufacturer of electric trucks and vans, has partnered with virtual power plant operator Leap to turn fleet charging infrastructure into flexible energy resources. The integration enables fleet operators to earn revenue by supporting the grid during peak demand events.
The collaboration integrates Leap’s software-only VPP platform with Xos Hub, a mobile, battery-integrated charging solution developed by Xos. It allows fleet operators using Xos charging technology to enrol in California’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) programme. During emergency grid events, participating fleets will automatically shift charging from the grid to stored battery power via the Xos Hub, helping to reduce grid load and generate revenue for operators.
“Leveraging our complementary technologies, Leap and Xos are tapping new value streams for commercial truck fleets, the transportation services that power our economy,” said Jason Michaels, CEO of Leap. “Together, we’re making these fleets cleaner, smarter, and more cost-effective, while contributing to a more resilient energy landscape.”
The Xos Hub is designed to accelerate fleet electrification by providing mobile and semi-permanent charging without the delays and costs associated with traditional infrastructure. By integrating with Leap’s API suite, Xos can offer energy market participation without the need for additional hardware or significant operational changes.
“Our VPP offering gives fleet customers advanced energy capabilities without compromising control or convenience,” said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos. “It’s a powerful way to lower the cost of infrastructure ownership even further, maximise the value of our products, and support customers in meeting their electrification goals.”
Leap’s platform currently manages over 200,000 distributed energy resources across U.S. energy markets. The addition of Xos’s electric fleet charging infrastructure is expected to expand the reach of the platform and enhance the impact of demand-side grid support in California.
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