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XL Fleet Announces Leadership Change

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Tod Hynes has been appointed Chair of XL Fleet's Board of Advisors and has stepped down as President and Board member, effective March 21, 2022. Hynes, a key figure in the company since its founding, will focus on initiatives aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption and combating climate change. CEO Eric Tech expressed gratitude for Hynes' contributions and emphasized the importance of his sustainability-focused mission to XL Fleet's growth. The company remains a leader in electrification solutions, with over 180 million miles driven by notable clients such as Coca-Cola and Verizon.

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  • Tod Hynes' transition to Chair of the Board of Advisors may bring fresh insights and strengthen strategic leadership.
  • Continued focus on sustainability aligns with growing market demand for decarbonization solutions.
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  • The departure of Hynes as President could create concerns regarding leadership continuity and experience gaps.

Tod Hynes appointed Chair of XL Fleet’s Board of Advisors; steps down as President and member of its Board of Directors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- XL Fleet Corp. (NYSE: XL) (“XL Fleet” or the “Company”), a leading provider of fleet electrification solutions, announced today that Tod Hynes has been appointed Chair of its Board of Advisors, and has stepped down as President of XL Fleet and member of its Board of Directors to work with additional organizations reducing fossil fuel consumption and combating climate change, effective March 21, 2022.

“We appreciate Tod’s commitment and many contributions to XL Fleet over the years,” said Eric Tech, CEO of XL Fleet. “XL Fleet’s platform is built on Tod’s sustainability-focused mission founded over 13 years ago. We look forward to building upon the vision he established as we pursue new opportunities to address the growing and evolving demand for decarbonization. On behalf of the Board and management, we wish Tod continued success in his future endeavors and look forward to his contribution to the Board of Advisors.”

“It has been a pleasure and an honor to build XL Fleet from its foundation, as a fleet electrification pioneer,” said Tod Hynes. “I look forward to seeing XL Fleet continue to innovate and deliver value to its stakeholders under this experienced leadership team.”

About XL Fleet

XL Fleet is a leading provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets in North America, with more than 180 million miles driven by customers such as The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, Yale University and the City of Boston. XL Fleet’s hybrid electric drive systems can increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which are key components for customer sustainability programs. For additional information, please visit www.xlfleet.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to; the effects of pending and future legislation; the highly competitive nature of the Company’s business and the commercial vehicle electrification market; litigation, complaints, product liability claims and/or adverse publicity; cost increases or shortages in the components or chassis necessary to support the Company’s products and services; the introduction of new technologies; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, regulatory compliance and customer experience; the potential loss of certain significant customers; privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the inability to convert its sales opportunity pipeline into binding orders; risks related to the rollout of the Company’s business and the timing of expected business milestones, including the ongoing global microchip shortage and limited availability of chassis from vehicle OEMs and our reliance on our suppliers; the effects of competition on the Company’s future business; the availability of capital; changes in the preliminary financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 upon completion of the Company’s financial closing procedures or upon review and completion of procedures by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and the other risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s current report on Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2022, and other documents that the Company files with the SEC in the future. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact:

xlfleetIR@icrinc.com

Media Contact:

PR@xlfleet.com

Source: XL Fleet Corp.

FAQ

Who will replace Tod Hynes as President at XL Fleet?

The press release does not specify a replacement for Tod Hynes as President.

What position did Tod Hynes take at XL Fleet after stepping down?

Tod Hynes has been appointed Chair of XL Fleet's Board of Advisors.

When did Tod Hynes step down from his role at XL Fleet?

Tod Hynes stepped down as President and Board member effective March 21, 2022.

What is XL Fleet's focus in terms of sustainability?

XL Fleet focuses on providing fleet electrification solutions aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Which companies are notable clients of XL Fleet?

Notable clients of XL Fleet include The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, and Yale University.

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