Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

In a press release a few hours ahead of the start of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford and electric vehicle partner Auzure Dynamics has announced the Ford Transit Connect Electric will be joined in 2012 by an five-seat electric wagon version for the commercial market.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Now, we have all the details of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, an all-electric conversion of the Transit Connect commercial van that offers a range of up to 80 miles on a full charge. The 2011 Transit Connect Electric is aimed predominantly at urban fleets that.

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All Cars Electric

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

The Ford Transit Connect EV was unveiled days ago at the Chicago Auto Show. Ford allowed brief test drives of the Transit Connect EV outside of the Chicago Auto Show. We posted a recent story detailing the specs of the vehicle that were just release by Ford. Now it's time for the first drive.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The latest example is a new diesel engine option for the 2019 Ford Transit. The last time Ford released a new hybrid or plug-in electric model was for the 2013 model year, and that's a long time ago in electric-car years. Detroit's second-largest automaker continues to work on boosting the fuel-economy ratings of its vehicle lineup, however.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the Press today, is the venue for the unveiling of the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect.

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All Cars Electric

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

The Ford Transit Connect EV will be one of the company's first electric drive vehicles. Up until a few days ago, little was known about specific data of the Transit EV. With the Transit Connect EV scheduled for its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Now that has all changed.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

liter EcoBoost also will feature Ford ECOnetic Technology including Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Active Grille Shutter and Ford EcoMode that supports a more economical and environmentally friendly driving style. Equipped with a specially calibrated 100 PS (99 hp, 74 kW) version of the 1.0L Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford made the announcement at the end of the first day of the media preview of the Detroit Auto Show. Going forward, Ford plans to bring the following electrified vehicles to market over the next three years: Ford Transit Connect battery electric vehicle commercial van in 2010.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016

These include the Mondeo sedan, the Mondeo Vignale, Kuga SUV, Transit Connect light commercial vehicle, Tourneo Connect people-mover, all-new S-MAX multi-activity vehicle, and Galaxy seven-seat people-mover. The company recently announced it is completing the final part of a €2.3-billion

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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.

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MAY 5, 2015

With the addition of the 2016 F-150, Ford Motor Company will offer eight Ford commercial vehicles available from the factory with a gaseous-fuel prep option—more than any other North American auto manufacturer. Transit Connect van and wagon. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. These include: 2016 F-150.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100km) in the city when it goes on sale this fall. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 12, 2010

The announcement was made by Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford at the Detroit Auto Show [.].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2010

Any purchaser of a program electric vehicle (the Chevrolet Volt; the Ford Transit Connect and Ford Focus Electric; or the smart fortwo electric drive), whose home is located within one of the nine target regions, will be eligible to receive a home charging station at no cost.

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APRIL 1, 2010

announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. 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.

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JULY 22, 2009

EcoBoost engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Ford had also shown a Lincoln C (C-size) concept car powered by a 1.6-liter, 2010 Ford Transit Connect. At the debut of the 3.5L liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine mated to a dual-clutch Powershift Transmission. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 17, 2009

Going into the auto industry, we have to keep below $0.50/Wh Dow Chemical is a Tier 1 supplier to the auto industry with significant presence, and it has the scale-up capability to help Kokam go from producing cells in small volumes to very high volumes. Today we can make that product very cost effective. Don Nissanka.

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. Earlier post.) The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Transit van models equipped with optional Auto-Start-Stop achieve CO 2 emissions from 174 g/km and average fuel consumption from 6.6 Transit Custom vehicles fitted with optional Auto-Start-Stop deliver CO 2 emissions from 157 g/km with average fuel consumption from 6.1 l/100 km (35.6 l/100 km (38.5 l/100 km (27.3

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MAY 4, 2011

In December 2009, the TLC issued a request for proposals, inviting auto manufacturers and designers to submit their best ideas for a purpose-built vehicle to serve as a New York City taxicab. If that indeed becomes the case, we will have made great progress in further improving taxi service for all New Yorkers.

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MAY 6, 2009

At the plant, Ford and United Auto Workers are developing modern new operating practices to ensure high quality and even greater efficiency. In addition to the Focus battery electric vehicle, Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric to sell a Transit Connect battery electric commercial vehicle for North America in 2010.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Auto manufacturers such as Chrysler, BYD, Coda, Honda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo are not included in this table, but have announced or are expected to introduce EVs in this time period, DOE said. Ford Transit Connect EV. Fisker Karma EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Ford Focus EV. Chevy Volt EREV.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 1, 2010

Ford CEO Alan Mulally announced the partnership Wednesday at the opening day of the New York International Auto Show. Ford CEO Alan Mulally announced the partnership Wednesday at the opening day of the New York International Auto Show. To charge a car for 50 miles of driving might cost $1.50 at typical rates (10 cents a kilowatt hour).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. We recently took a look at a brand-new local iteration run by the local auto club, but using software developed and being used by many others. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. New ideas like Tesloop keep popping up.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Develop and deploy up to 100 electric vehicles, such as “Ampere” (Ford Transit Connect EV), “Faraday” (Ford F150 EV conversions), Step Vans, and “Newton” medium-duty trucks.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles already converts and offers the Ford Transit commercial vehicle to customers in the UK and Europe as the Smith Edison. Smith will also offer the Transit Connect van for sale in Europe as the Smith Ampere from 2010.

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