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JUNE 27, 2014

The Ram ProMaster City is based on the Fiat Doblò, a two-time International Van of the Year winner with more than 1.3 As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter The Transit equipped with the 2.5L 2015 Ram ProMaster City. Click to enlarge. million units sold.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Austin Energy has set up five internal staff efforts to get the City ready for Plug-In electric vehicles. 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).

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MARCH 27, 2009

The new assembly plant will be located at a portion of an airline overhaul base at Kansas City International (KCI) Airport and is expected to create 120 jobs by 2010. Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation ( SEV US ) has selected Kansas City as the site for its US assembly plant. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Tags: Electric cars Ford Hybrid cars Latest news Detroit Auto Show Ford electric cars Ford Focus electric Ford hybrid cars Ford plug-in hybrid cars ford transit connect Green cars Michigan North American International Auto Show plug-in hybrid cars.

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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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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The UDM program will supplement Ford’s internal electrical engineering training courses as the company retrains its own employees to deliver its electric vehicle product strategy. The vehicles include: Transit Connect battery electric commercial van in 2010. Focus battery electric passenger car in 2011. Plug-in hybrid in 2012.

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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.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

The Dearborn-based company has a target of rolling out an electric-powered version of the Transit Connect commercial van next year, followed by an electric Focus in 2011. Last Updated: December 28, 2009 12:30 EST. Tags: International Projects Production News Ford Ford Focus Electric Germany. Ford, the first U.S.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

International Battery Inc. Bryn Mawr College —$88,682—to increase its existing CNG storage capacity, and purchase one CNG transport bus and two Ford Transit Connect CNG vans. —$250,000—to install a biodiesel blending system at its Carlisle Truck Freight Terminal. Self Heating & Cooling Inc.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The partnership is designed to explore ways to make plug-in hybrids more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleum-related emissions and understand issues related to connectivity between vehicles and the electric grid. Magna International, the supplier jointly developing the Ford Focus battery electric vehicle passenger car for 2011.

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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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AUGUST 9, 2009

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) calculates that meeting the proposed Federal policy will require a 5.7% 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.

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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 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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MAY 4, 2011

We are also pleased that the TLC has agreed to permit taxi owners to place interim vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect taxicab into service as early as next month which helps our operators continue running purpose-built taxicabs. —Ron Sherman, President of the Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade.

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JUNE 2, 2009

Among the cars that will be in attendance are the new Toyota Prius, the BMW 116d, the Honda Insight Hybrid, the Citroen C3 Picasso MPV, the Vauxhall Insignia EcoFlex and the Ford Transit Connect and Econetic. It takes place from June 16-18.

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MARCH 25, 2009

ISO/TS 16949 is the quality management system created by the International Organization of Standards to monitor the design, development, production and servicing of automotive components. UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson behind the wheel of the Smith Ampere electric van, based on the Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2009

The zero-emission Focus battery-electric vehicle, which is being developed in partnership with Magna International, features a high-voltage electric motor powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack and charged by plugging in to a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet.

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MAY 6, 2009

The zero-emission Focus battery-electric vehicle, which is being developed in partnership with Magna International, features a high-voltage electric motor powered by a high capacity Lithium Ion battery pack and charged by plugging in to a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Ford’s advanced battery researchers will present recent findings at SAE International’s 2009 World Congress April 20-23. Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010. a BEV passenger car developed jointly with Magna International by 2011.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine, and prove that there is still untapped potential for even the best internal combustion engines to deliver better fuel efficiency for customers. liter EcoBoost was earlier this year voted best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year in a row. and Dearborn in the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The new Transit AWD models can be ordered now for delivery in early 2017. Using the integrated AppLink feature, customers can voice or touch control a wide range of popular apps from a connected Android or iOS smartphone, enabling them to access the latest weather forecast, music services or local parking information.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The second phase will involve engineers developing the first auxiliary systems designed specifically for electric vehicles—until now, EV manufacturers have adopted solutions from internal combustion engine vehicles, which are less energy efficient, heavier and poorly packaged, Smith says. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 5, 2009

Exide Technologies with Axion Power International. Honeywell International Inc. 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. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA. East Penn Manufacturing Co. Elyria, OH.

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