Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

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. The latest example is a new diesel engine option for the 2019 Ford Transit.

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Green Cars News

JULY 10, 2013

The fixation on fuel economy is not just affecting cars, but also vans too, as commercial vehicle drivers demand ever more from their work horses. And in response, Ford is launching its new Transit Connect van-with a staggering improvement of more than a third (34 per cent) in fuel economy[.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Ford has revealed a new generation Transit Connect Taxi in North America, which will be the first vehicle of its kind to be offered with a compressed natural gas/liquefied petroleum gas engine prep package for an easy conversion to lower emission fuels. The new model, expected to prove a rival fo[.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 15, 2011

It was just yesterday that we told you about the early sales success of the Ford Transit Connect Electric (see article) – but it appears its ambitions do not end there. Azure Dynamics has now signed a letter of intent with RohneSelmer AS to import and distribute as many as 400 Ford Transit Connect Electric [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 9, 2011

The Ford Transit Connect Electric van, a collaboration between Ford and Azure Dynamics Corporation, has won a huge GSA Contract Award that will allow military installations, government agencies and affiliated companies to purchase the all-electric vehicle.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 14, 2011

The Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicle is enjoying early sales success through its provider Azure Dynamics Corporation. The Ford Transit Connect Electric uses a lithium-ion [.].

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

It's long been known that Ford's first electric car would actually be a truck. 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.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

An electric version of the Transit Connect Kombi is just one of the highlights on display on the opening day of the Geneva Motor Show, today. As the press previews get under way today and tomorrow before the public show which begins on Wednesday (March 3), Ford reveals the production-ready Transit Connect electric van for [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 8, 2010

The first Ford Transit Connect Electrics are being shipped to customers across North America and the United Kingdom as part of a demonstration project. The commercial vans are equipped with Azure Dynamics Force Drive battery electric powertrain and have been assembled at AM General in Livonia, Michigan.

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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 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 Cars News

AUGUST 15, 2011

Four Ford Transit Connect electric vehicles have been put into operation by Detroit Edison (DTE).

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Green Cars News

MARCH 25, 2011

Technorati Tags: Norway Post,Ford Transit Connect Electric,Ford Transit Electric,Ford,Norwegian Postal Service The Ford Transit Connect Electric has finally arrived in Europe – thanks to the Norwegian Postal Service.

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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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. The plans include launches of a new Fiesta, Europe’s best-selling small car and including the Fiesta ST performance car; the New Mondeo CD-segment car equipped with a segment-first 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter Click to enlarge. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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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. Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. New ideas like Tesloop keep popping up.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

With five electric models from the US car maker planned to launch in Europe by 2013, our reporter Tom Stewart gets behind the wheel of Ford’s first fully electric offering… By Tom Stewart I’ve recently been reminded that, almost regardless [.]. Already on the road and silently running, Ford venture into electric vehicles has already begun.

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Ford and Smith Electric Vehicles had planned to jointly produce a BEV version of the Ford Transit Connect for a scheduled release next year ahead of the companies Focus EV. The partnership was such that Ford would provide the rolling chassis and Smith Electric would install the EV components.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2016

With these numbers, Ford’s commercial vans represented 24% of the 531,500 Ford trucks (F-Series, E-Series, Transit, Transit Connect, and Heavy Trucks) sold in the first half of 2016. SUVs accounted for 32% and cars for 29%. Total 1H truck sales were up 12.5%

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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. Ford is aiming to make the Transit Connect Electric available for European customers from 2011.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2014

The engines compact, low-inertia turbocharger spins at up to 248,000 rpm—more than 4,000 times per second and almost twice the maximum rpm of the turbochargers powering 2014 F1 race car engines. The 140 PS 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engines turbocharger delivers 1.6 bar (24 psi) of boost pressure.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2013

liter EcoBoost ( earlier post ) that will be the first gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO 2 emissions. The car goes on sale in Europe early next year. Even just a couple of years ago few people would have thought it possible that a medium-sized petrol car could break the 100 g/km CO 2 barrier. The Focus 1.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The majority of SimplexGrinnell’s 7,000-vehicle fleet consists of large commercial trucks and vans; however, the fleet also includes 2,000 cars, which are used by the company’s sales and leadership staff.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Johnson Controls says that the prismatic cells require less installation space and are easier to integrate into cars than cylindrical cells. Modular systems are easier to adapt to different cars, shortening development times and making batteries more affordable to produce.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

With the additional investment, Michigan Assembly will be the production site of next-generation hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles, all of which will be built off the company’s new global C-car platform. “We Ford Focus Electric passenger car in 2011. Next-generation hybrid based on C-car platform in 2012.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

UK Transport Secretary Justine Greening and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the first vans eligible for the Government’s new Plug-in Car Van Grant. Cars and vans are absolutely central to people’s lives—it’s how most of us get around and for many journeys they are, and will remain, the only practical and convenient travel choice.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation are introducing a passenger wagon version of the Ford Transit Connect Electric. The wagon is a logical next step for Azure and Ford which first introduced an electrified Transit Connect in December 2010. Earlier post.). The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).

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All Cars Electric

MARCH 19, 2010

Electric vehicles are likely to see a gradual roll out over the next few years. 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. AT&T is following.

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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.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 12, 2010

As it bids to establish itself as the leading US manufacturer in the green car race, Ford has announced a huge $450million investment plan that it hopes will pave the way for the next generation of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars. The announcement was made by Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford at the Detroit Auto Show [.].

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

liter EcoBoost, along with 32% of Focus cars sold; 26% of Fiesta cars; and 24% of C-MAX and Grand C-MAX multi-activity vehicles. liter EcoBoost that will be the first non-hybrid gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. The company added a second shift to meet demand for the engine. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Yesterday we drove the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, and later today we'll have a drive report for you. But if you'd rather not wait until November or December for to buy Ford's first-ever electric vehicle, perhaps you'd consider a slightly used electric car on eBay?

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Green Cars News

MAY 25, 2010

Tags: Electric cars Ford Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford electric car plants Ford electric cars Ford Focus electric Ford hybrid car plants Ford hybrid cars Ford Transit Connect Electric Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Michigan.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 2, 2010

This will include two zero-emission battery electric vehicles including the Ford Transit Connect Electric in 2011 and the [.].

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

In Europe, Ford will put the Transit Custom plug-in hybrid on the road later this year, along with a new set of mobility services, telematics and connectivity solutions. Ford EV customers collectively have plugged in their vehicles a total of 9.4 million nights.

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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. The agreement is worth €2.3 million (US$3.4 million) and was concluded with All Green Vehicles in Maasland and Roteb Lease in Rotterdam.

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