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MARCH 19, 2010

Through an open and competitive RFP process, Canada Post has selected the Ford Transit Connect to begin replacing its aging national fleet of vehicles and modernize its business. In total this year, 1,175 Ford Transit Connect vans will be purchased—the largest fleet sale of Ford Transit COnnect vehicles in Canada to date.

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JUNE 14, 2018

Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. Transit Connect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter The 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi can be ordered now.

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APRIL 30, 2010

The city of Boston this week became the first municipality in America to approve the Ford Transit Connect for taxi use, paving the way for taxi owners to purchase the new vehicle for their fleets. With its standard 2.0-liter With its standard 2.0-liter

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Transit Connect Boston Taxi Connect 199

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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.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

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 ). In the US, Ford holds a 47.6%

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MAY 24, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 27 Ford Transit Connect Electric van sales, including a five-unit sale to returning customer FedEx Express, a four-unit sale to the City of Toronto, a three-unit sale to DTE Energy, one of Michigan’s largest energy suppliers, and 15 unit sales to various Ford commercial truck dealers.

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OCTOBER 16, 2011

the Ford Transit Connect Electric—in November, according to an email from Chris Abarca, Director of Sales, West for Azure Dynamics (partner with Ford on the Transit Connect Electric). years at current fuel prices, Abarca noted in his email.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010.

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Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

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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.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Santa Ana, California-based California Yellow Cab has ordered 25 units of the compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane (LPG) engine prep package for the Ford Transit Connect Taxi. The engine prep package enables conversion of the Transit Connect to CNG or LPG. California Yellow Cab began using natural gas in 2002.

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JUNE 8, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that the Transit Connect Electric ( earlier post ), the result of a collaborative effort between Azure and Ford Motor Company, has received a GSA Contract Award allowing US government agencies, affiliated companies and military installations to purchase the all-electric van.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Ford Focus 1.0-liter Ford Motor Company has announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost will achieve fuel efficiency of 4.3 liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. Engines Fuel Efficiency' The 125 PS model returns 5.0l/100

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge.

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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. Ford and Azure. The vehicle will be badged with both the Ford Blue Oval and Azure’s Force Drive logo. Earlier post.).

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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. Detroit's second-largest automaker continues to work on boosting the fuel-economy ratings of its vehicle lineup, however.

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sales of Ford trucks with CNG/LPG-prepped engines have jumped more than 350% since 2009, the company said. Businesses are using CNG-fueled trucks to lower their operating costs, with the payback period for recouping conversion upfit cost as fast as 24 to 36 months of in-use service. liter V6 equipped with a CNG/LPG prep kit.

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2009 Ford Transit Connect Engine 207

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Nat G CNG Solutions, a Houston-based company specializing in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle upgrades, has been selected as a Ford Motor Company Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM). Ford instituted the QVM Program to improve quality assurance for Ford vehicle modifications, including natural gas vehicle upgrades.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Ford will offer the multi-award-winning 1.0‑liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine with innovative cylinder deactivation technology for further reducing CO 2 emissions and improving fuel efficiency by up to 6%. Ford had been investigating different cylinder deactivation approaches for the 1.0L Earlier post.).

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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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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. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/LPG engine package, the 3.7-liter

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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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Transit Connect Economy Connect Connected 49

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MARCH 14, 2017

Ford is expanding its Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program to include companies that develop and install electrified and hydraulic hybrid powertrains for Ford trucks and vans. Ford is investing $4.5 Ford supports electrification for a variety of vehicle types. —Richard Cupka Jr.,

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JANUARY 21, 2011

Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. The Ford dealership, Packey Webb Ford, of Downers Grove, Ill., The standard Ford Transit Connect—2010 North American Truck of the Year—features a 2.0-liter

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line in Kansas City. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/propane engine package, the 5.0-liter The Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V8 or 6.8-liter

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JULY 31, 2013

CNG Ford F-150. 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. GM offers a CNG bi-fuel option for its HD pickups (e.g., The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter

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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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Transit Connect 2011 Connect Connected 60

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JUNE 7, 2010

Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty are Ford’s latest commercial vehicles to get the alternative-fuel conversion option. Ford also offers the package on its Transit Connect, including its new Taxi offering with a 2.0-liter

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Conversion Ford Transit Connect Alternative Fuels 240

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MAY 5, 2015

Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8-powered models to run on compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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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. Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Ford Motor Company is doubling the production capacity of its Cologne, Germany, engine plant to produce more than 1,000 units per day of the 1.0-L The B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle led the way, with 44% of all vehicles ordered across Ford’s 19 traditional European markets specified with the 1.0-liter Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. Two years on from completing the renewal of its Transit line-up at Hannover 2014, Ford is Europe’s fastest-growing commercial vehicle brand.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

l/100 km, respectively)—matching the EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2WD) powered by a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. Compact Van Fuel Economy (mpg US). 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2.5L). 2015 Ford Transit Connect (1.6L 2015 Ram ProMaster City.

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MPG 2015 EPA Transit Connect 210

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AUGUST 25, 2014

certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) Dedicated conversion system for the 2014 Ford 6.2L V8 F-250/350 pickups with Ford-supplied CNG gaseous prepped engine. Existing Ford warranty remains intact along with additional Altech-Eco CNG systems warranty. and 2014 F-150 3.7L

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JULY 27, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation has entered an agreement with Ford Motor Company whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line. The Ford F-Series Super Duty has a more than 50% share in the North American market.

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