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Sales of Ford trucks with CNG/LPG prepped engines up 350% since 2009; company expanding range offered

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To expand power of choice for our commercial customers, we are offering CNG/LPG prepped engines in additional vehicle nameplates—from the Transit Connect compact van up to medium-duty F-650 models. Ford will offer the all-new Ford Transit range of full-size vans, wagons, cutaway, and chassis cab models powered by a 3.7-liter

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Transit Connect van and wagon. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. Four of these modifiers offer CNG or propane bi-fuel and dedicated kits for the 2016 F-150: Altech-Eco , bi-fuel & dedicated CNG. F-650 and F-750 chassis cab. F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis. E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis.

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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 ). Ford will offer Transit’s 3.7-liter

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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In addition to the Focus battery electric vehicle, Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric to sell a Transit Connect battery electric commercial vehicle for North America in 2010. Ford’s product plans also include a next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012 and a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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At today’s prices, with a 40 kWh system, a vehicle manufacturer would likely be paying $35-$45,000 for a battery solution which would include the modules, the control electronics, energy management systems, diagnostic kits and firmware. “ Volume and technology improvements with allow us to do that. ” Click to enlarge.

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