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Norwegian Post becomes first European customer for Transit Connect Electric van with 20-unit purchase; targeting 30% reduction in CO2 by 2015

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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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California ARB releases discussion draft of plan to cut GHG by 40% by 2030

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In his January 2015 inaugural address, California Governor Jerry Brown identified five key climate change strategy “pillars,” which recognize that several major areas of the California economy will need to reduce their emissions to meet California’s ambitious climate change goals. Source: 2030 Target Scoping Plan Discussion Draft.

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UK names first 7 plug-in vans eligible for grants

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Nevertheless climate change is a global challenge we simply have to meet head on. The first seven vans to be made eligible for the grants are: Azure Dynamics – Transit Connect Electric. It cannot be ignored or side-stepped. —Transport Secretary Greening. Daimler Mercedes-Benz – Vito E-Cell. Faam – ECOMILE.

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California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

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Assembly Bill 32, signed in 2006, set California’s initial goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and directed CARB to develop a climate change scoping plan—to be updated every five years—detailing specific measures needed to reach the target. Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Reduction Strategy.

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Environment Canada/MECA team assesses black carbon emissions in GDI engine exhaust; evaluation of prototype gasoline particulate filter

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Ford Transit Connect PFI vehicle (PFI#2). Climate Change Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' 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). The two compact vehicles were a 2012 2.0L

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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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 recognizes the need for a comprehensive approach to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change concerns.

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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The new Transit AWD models can be ordered now for delivery in early 2017. Simply by pushing a button and saying “I need fuel”, “I need a coffee”, or “find an address”, drivers can locate nearby fuel stations, cafés, or the location of their next job.

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