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.

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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. The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs.

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Teslarati

APRIL 6, 2023

The upcoming Ford E-Transit Courier is entering the market as an alternative to Ford’s smallest gas-powered van, known in the United States as the Ford Transit Connect (not the same as the E-Transit Connect). Lastly, Ford notes the van will be available with a 100kW/134 horsepower motor.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2014

Altech-Eco’s integrated systems are designed in collaboration with a Ford approved QCM (Qualified Calibration Modifier) for real-fleet applications. Also available from Altech-Eco is the EPA-certified CNG systems for the 2014/2015 F-250/350 6.2L, 2014/2015 Transit Connect 2.5L and 2014 F-150 3.7L as Bi-Fuel or Dedicated.

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

This reporter recalls a presentation from the long-vanished British firm Modec, a startup making light delivery vans, which said even back in 2009 that fleet managers would see a lifetime payback on what were then very expensive BEV cargo vans. Detroit automakers to offer a battery-electric van for the delivery fleets found throughout the US.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L In the 2014 Transit Connect, the 1.6L The new addition to Chevrolet’s stable of fleet vehicles will arrive in dealerships in the fourth quarter, offering 122.7 The vehicle’s 2.0L EcoBoost and a 2.5L DOHC four-cylinder.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

Most of the Ford vehicles available for modification by Nat G come in a bi-fuel option that will seamlessly switch between natural gas and gasoline for added convenience when the driver is not near a natural gas fueling station.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. Since introduced as a production vehicle last year, Transit Connect Taxi is gaining interest from taxi operators around the country. The taxis have a 39-foot turning radius.

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Ford presented details of the conversion option, which will become available this fall and enables the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas), at the annual Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference in Dearborn. Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter

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Conversion Ford Transit Connect Alternative Fuels 240

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

This reporter recalls a presentation from the long-vanished British firm Modec, a startup making light delivery vans, which said even back in 2009 that fleet managers would see a lifetime payback on what were then very expensive BEV cargo vans. Detroit automakers to offer a battery-electric van for the delivery fleets found throughout the US.

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Charging Ford Gasoline-Electric Electric 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Ford has begun production of the 2014 F-150 with the gaseous fuel prep option, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. CNG conversions can provide stability against fluctuating fuel prices as well as lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter

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F-150 Ford Production Florida 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

A hybrid version of the best-selling F-150 pickup available by 2020 and sold in North America and the Middle East. The Mustang Hybrid, built at the Flat Rock Plant, debuts in 2020 and will be available in the North America to start. These include EV fleet management, route planning and telematics solutions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2011

In collaboration with Ford, Azure’s plug-in hybrid technology will be initially integrated on Ford’s F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, which is expected to be available in early 2013. Azure and Ford teamed up in 2009 to bring the Transit Connect Electric to market in just 13 months after the program was first announced.

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Plug-in Ford 2013 Plug 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. Around the world by 2020, we see 10 to 25 percent of the Ford fleet electrified.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. Businesses and fleet customers have been asking Ford to make F-150 available with CNG capability to take advantage of the fuel’s low price and clean emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2017

These companies offer electrification or hydraulic hybrid solutions for a range of Ford vehicles popular with fleet and commercial customers, including F-150, F-250 to F-550 Super Duty, F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, Transit and E-Series vans and chassis, and F-53/F-59 stripped chassis.

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F-150 Hybrid Ford Power 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter The Transit equipped with the 2.5L As a subjective aside, the short-wheelbase Transit Connect with the EcoBoost is a blast to drive; we’re assuming the same can hold true for the comparable ProMaster City.). The 948TE’s 4.70

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. But take a look at the variety of program available. She outlines the variety of choices available in a white paper.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2015

Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. Transit Connect van and wagon. liter V8 engine.

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All Cars Electric

MARCH 19, 2010

Most of the first electric vehicles to take to the streets will likely be in the hands of corporations for use as fleet vehicles. We have already witness this trend with many current electric vehicles that are not yet available to the public. Electric vehicles are likely to see a gradual roll out over the next few years.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

The Ohio Electric Drive Initiative will apply for funds available through the Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program and Vehicle Electrification Projects. With funding anticipated at 50 percent of the incremental vehicle purchase price, this program is key to making electric vehicles a viable option for fleet operators.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

—$700,000—to build a CNG fueling station at its hauling facility in Washington, PA, which will also be available to other fleet operators. The company intends to use natural gas in its fleet of trash and recycle trucks. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc. Self Heating & Cooling Inc.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia Fuel Purchase 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Dutch energy company Eneco has signed contracts for the purchase of 50 Smith Ampere electric commercial vans, the electric version of the Ford Transit Connect, to be delivered in 2009 and 2010. Eneco said it selected the Smith Ampere because it is a mature product and is readily available. The agreement is worth €2.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

SEV US Corp will initially focus its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based predictable-route delivery fleets. In addition to its partnership agreement with Ford on the Transit Connect, SEV US Corp will expand its zero-emission product line to include other van and light truck models based on demand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

To meet the demand for higher fuel efficiency, Ford will leverage and expand EcoBoost engine technology that will be available on 90% of the company’s nameplates by 2013. By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% annual increase; meeting the EU targets for 2008-2015 requires a 2.5% annual increase.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

As part of the regular phase out of taxis, the current fleet on the road will be retired out of service within three to five years, depending on whether they are in-use part or full-time, and replaced by the Nissan NV200. The Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade comprises 33 taxi fleets and more than 3,500 yellow medallion taxicabs.

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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. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2011

Norwegian Post Ford Transit Connect Electric. Norway Post has signed a contract to purchase 20 Transit Connect Electric vehicles, with an option to order more vehicles in the future. Ford and Azure are introducing the Transit Connect Electric in summer 2011. Copyright: Norwegian Post. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company announced that New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation’s largest state public power organization, has been added to the LEAD customer program for the Ford Transit Connect Electric van. The battery is rechargeable using either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet.

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Transit Connect New York Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Ford Transit Connect EV. The strategy includes: Make electric vehicles more affordable with a rebate up to $7,500: The President is proposing to transform the existing $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a rebate that will be available to all consumers immediately at the point of sale. Fisker Karma EREV. Ford Focus EV.

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2015 Plug-in Tax Credit Plug 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Although the battery systems is not inexpensive, Donaghy says “ For a commercial fleet operator they can see the benefit because they will be operating their vehicles for 14 years or more. After four years they’ll be cost neutral; these guys understand the cost of their fleets down to the pence per mile. ”. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

The Federal Government now requires a fleet average of 35.5mpg by the 2016 model year - this is an increase from today’s average of 25.3mpg. There is also expected to be a plug-in version of the Escape with the company testing plug-in versions currently in utility and government fleets. So how does Ford plan to make itself green?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The development of this fleet of Focus BEV prototypes is an important step in our goal of delivering more efficient and sustainable mobility solutions that are affordable and practical for our customers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

In the UK and select European markets, Smith already offers battery electric versions of the Ford Transit medium commercial vehicle to fleet customers, and later this year will introduce a battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect small commercial. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). A hat-tip to John!)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

litre engine has been developed with the latest turbocharging, fuel injection, combustion system, structural design and low-friction technologies to deliver significant improvements in fuel efficiency, performance and operating refinement, while delivering the durability and low cost-of-ownership demanded for a Transit power unit.

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