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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. will deliver the taxi units to Taxi Medallion Management with an engine preparation package for conversion to CNG. The Ford dealership, Packey Webb Ford, of Downers Grove, Ill.,

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Ford begins production of CNG-capable F-150

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liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. CNG conversions can provide stability against fluctuating fuel prices as well as lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. The Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter

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Ford introduces new Transit family in North America; emphasis on improved fuel economy in commercial vehicle segment

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Highlights of the full-size Transit. Ford unveiled the full new 2014 Transit family of commercial vehicles for North America, comprising the full-size Transit, the Transit Connect Van, and the Transit Connect Wagon (shown earlier, earlier post ). Highlights of the Transit Connect Van.

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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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Transit van models equipped with optional Auto-Start-Stop achieve CO 2 emissions from 174 g/km and average fuel consumption from 6.6 mpg US)—a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—down 13% from the equivalent outgoing model. l/100 km (35.6 l/100 km (38.5 Six-speed automatic. l/100 km (27.3

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