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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017. 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.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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Commercial vehicle sales in Europe are forecast to grow by more than 30% to nearly 4 million a year by 2017, with the small CV segment growing by more than 70%. New global compact Transit Connect, based on Ford’s Global B platform. Commercial vehicles. and planned for sale in 2014.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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billion envisioned by Fields in 2017. Ford’s F-Series revenues ($41 billion in 2017) alone are higher than revenues of Fortune 500 icons such as Facebook, Coca-Cola ($35 billion) and Nike ($34 billion). years as it replaces three-quarters of its lineup and adds four new trucks and SUVs. Flexible vehicle architectures.

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

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The plan is expected to be finalized for consideration in Spring 2017. Transportation. The transportation sector is the largest emitter of GHG emissions in California, and is projected to continue to grow as the state’s population increases to 50 million people by 2050 from about 39.1 million people currently.

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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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The first of three public hearings on the proposed plan will be held at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on 27 January 2017. The Final 2017 Scoping Plan Update will be released in late March and be considered for approval by the Board in late April.

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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 front-wheel drive and Transit Custom customers who require improved comfort and convenience in urban driving can now choose a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission in place of the standard manual gearbox, for delivery in early 2017. The new Transit AWD models can be ordered now for delivery in early 2017.

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