Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

Transit Connect 220

Transit Connect Ford Connect Connected 220

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

Michigan 363

Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2014

In addition to collecting seven International Engine of the Year awards in three years—including Best New Engine in 2012—the 1.0-liter Launched in Europe in 2012 in Ford Focus, the 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost was in June again named the 2014 International Engine of the Year. The engine has now won 13 major awards.

2014 239

2014 Ford Europe Power 239

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Its European loss for 2012 is expected to exceed $1.5 A complete redesign and expansion of its commercial vehicle range over the next two years, including new Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit Courier —plus a family of new Tourneo people carriers. Product acceleration.

Europe 225

Europe Ford 2012 Production 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. beginning in 2012. Next-generation hybrid based on C-car platform in 2012. Plug-in hybrid based on C-car platform in 2012.

Michigan 252

Michigan Plug-in Ford Plug 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2010

Ford will launch two zero-emission all-electric vehicles-the Transit Connect Electric light commercial van in North America in late 2010 and in Europe in 2011, followed by the Focus Electric passenger car in North America in 2011 and Europe in 2012.

Li-ion 210

Li-ion Ford North America Batteries 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

Specifically, Ford will launch two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles including the Transit Connect Electric light commercial vehicle in 2011 followed by the Ford Focus Electric in 2012. Focus Electric will be introduced in the US and Canada in 2011, followed by Europe in 2012.

2013 186

2013 Europe Ford Electric Vehicles 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

Ford will introduce its first pure battery electric vehicle, the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, this year. In 2011, Ford will deliver the Focus Electric passenger car to market, and in 2012, will introduce new next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids and a plug-in hybrid in North America.

Portland 320

Portland Ford Lithium Ion Transit Connect 320

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Ford is on track to produce five hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles for the North American market by 2012 and European markets by 2013, the car maker announces at the Paris Motor Show this week. Tags: Ford C-Max electric hybrid plug-in hybrid Transit connect.

2012 44

2012 Ford Transit Connect Plug-in 44

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2013

liter EcoBoost engine (named International Engine of the Year 2013 and 2012) enables the new model to be more powerful than a first generation Ford Focus with a 1.6-liter It uses a low inertia turbocharger, split cooling system and direct fuel injection to deliver surprising levels of performance from the 3-cylinder engine block.

Ford 255

Ford Fuel Transit Connect Gasoline 255

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The first seven vans to be made eligible for the grants are: Azure Dynamics – Transit Connect Electric. The private sector organizations have commitments to deliver approximately a further 4,000 points across the UK by the end of 2012. —Transport Secretary Greening. Daimler Mercedes-Benz – Vito E-Cell. Faam – ECOMILE.

Grant 210

Grant Plug-in Plug Transit Connect 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Overall, the utility has created a transportation roadmap and timeline to be ready by 2012 for plug-in electric vehicles when they show up at dealer’s showrooms in the Austin region.

Austin 199

Austin Houston Ford Energy 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

By next summer, Ford will offer eight commercial vehicles with a gaseous-prep option: Transit Connect van and wagon. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. Ford says it is on pace to sell more than 15,000 CNG/LPG-prepped vehicles this year, an increase of more than 25% from 2012. F53 and F59 stripped chassis.

F-150 220

F-150 Ford Production Florida 220

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

will assemble the battery packs beginning in 2012, moving work to Michigan that is currently performed in Mexico by a supplier. will build the electric drive transaxles beginning in 2012. Ford’s Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Mich., Ford’s Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich.,

Michigan 186

Michigan Ford North America Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Over the next two years, Ford will introduce the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, the Ford Focus Electric passenger car, two third generation lithium-ion battery hybrids (2012) and a plug-in hybrid (2012).

New York 186

New York Ford Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric, a small commercial van in 2010; Focus Electric in 2011; two new lithium-ion battery-powered hybrids; and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. The plant also will produce a next-generation hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in 2012.

Ford 218

Ford 2011 Lithium Ion Li-ion 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

In the next year, Ford will offer eight commercial vehicles with a gaseous-prep option: Transit Connect van and wagon. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. Ford is on pace to sell more than 15,000 CNG/LPG-prepped vehicles this year, an increase of more than 25% from 2012. CNG sells for an average of $2.11

F-150 207

F-150 2014 Ford Gas 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The electric Transit Connect. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. Electric Transit Connect. Ford Transit Connect Taxi.

Transit Connect 210

Transit Connect Taxi Chicago Conversion 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The vehicles include: Transit Connect battery electric commercial van in 2010. Next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012. Plug-in hybrid in 2012. Ford engineers are already at work developing three distinct types of electrified vehicles: hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure battery electric vehicles.

Detroit 170

Detroit Universal Ford Electric Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric in late 2010; the Focus Electric in 2011; a next-generation hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2012; followed by another next-generation hybrid electric vehicle in 2013. SmartGauge with EcoGuide.

2011 170

2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. Chevy Volt and Navistar E-star are visible in the background. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

New York City 297

New York City New York Fleet Electric Vehicles 297

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Los Angeles now has a fleet of low emission, compressed natural gas (CNG) Ford Transit Connect taxis to help the city upheld its State’s reputation for environmental consideration. The first of ten yellow cabs have now been delivered to the Californian city, with a further 40 set to be put into service by 2012. Ordered [.].

Los Angeles 44

Los Angeles Taxi Ford Transit Connect 44

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

Ford also has announced key collaborations with: Smith Electric Vehicles, Europe’s leading battery electric commercial vehicle upfitter engaged by Ford to help bring the Transit Connect battery electric vehicle, a small commercial van, to market in 2010.

Grid 284

Grid Plug-in Ford Plug 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Among its products, Azure developed the Balance Hybrid Electric drive system for Ford’s E450 Cutaway and Strip Chassis trucks and integrates its Force Drive electric powertrain into the Ford Transit Connect.

United States 240

United States Transit Connect Corporation Connect 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

In North America, these include the Transit Connect Electric later this year, Focus Electric in 2011, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and two next-generation hybrids in 2012.

EV Smart 210

EV Smart Ford Charging North America 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

2010 Ford Transit Connect. By 2012, the company plans to produce 750,000 EcoBoost units annually in the US and 1.3 New vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year include: 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost. 2010 Lincoln MKZ.

Ford 150

Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

and model 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015. Ford Transit Connect EV. The President has announced that the FY 2012 Budget will include enhanced R&D investments in battery and other electric drive technologies. Estimated US supply of PEVs from 2011-2015. Fisker Karma EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Ford Focus EV. Chevy Volt EREV.

2015 210

2015 Plug-in Tax Credit Plug 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

The transformation of Michigan Assembly, once one of the world’s most profitable auto plants during the SUV boom of the late 1990s, is rooted in the fundamental strategic shift by Ford to leverage its global assets to bring six world-class small cars to the American market by the end of 2012.

Ford 186

Ford SUV Michigan Tax 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

They include a battery-electric Transit Connect commercial van in 2010, a battery-electric Ford Focus passenger car in 201l, and the next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

Ford 150

Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2009

Specifically on the BEV side, Ford has announced two vehicles: the electric Transit Connect light commercial van in 2010, and the battery electric Focus in 2011 (using new styling and with a new model). Ford will introduce a plug-in hybrid version with its next generation hybrid vehicles in 2012. Third-party (i.e.,

Ford 231

Ford Batteries Battery Plug-in 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

The two compact vehicles were a 2012 2.0L Ford Transit Connect PFI vehicle (PFI#2). The midsize sedans were a 2011 2.4L Hyundai Sonata wall- guided, stoichiometric GDI vehicle (GDI#1) and a 2010 2.4L Volvo S40 PFI vehicle (PFI#1). Ford Focus wall-guided, stoichiometric GDI vehicle (GDI#2) and a 2013 2.0L

Environment 230

Environment Exhaust Gasoline Canada 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

The City will test the use of all-electric powered taxis starting in 2012 with six fully electric Nissan LEAFs—provided free of charge—to road test electric vehicles. Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4

New York City 231

New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012. So how does Ford plan to make itself green?

Green Cars 39

Green Cars Green Mercury Escape 39

Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

The reinvention of Michigan Assembly is rooted in the fundamental strategic shift by Ford to leverage its global assets to bring six world-class small cars to the American market by the end of 2012. Ford’s product plans also include a next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012 and a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

Ford 36

Ford Electric Vehicles Michigan North America 36

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 1, 2010

Ford is on a fast track with electric vehicles: the all-electric Transit Connect later this year, the Focus Electric in 2011, and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (similar to Chevrolet Volt) and two next-generation hybrids in 2012. Driving that far on a 25 mpg gas-engine car would cost about $6.

Ford 100

Ford Recharge Volt New York 100

Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010. a Plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and next-generation hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) by 2012. a BEV passenger car developed jointly with Magna International by 2011.

Li-ion 36

Li-ion Ford Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH 36

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Ford is electrifying platforms versus a single vehicle, and plans five electrified vehicles for North America by 2012, including the Transit Connect Electric, on sale now, and Focus Electric this year. The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid will be followed by another next-generation hybrid in 2012.

North America 262

North America Ford America Lithium Ion 262