Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions.

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

This reporter recalls a presentation from the long-vanished British firm Modec, a startup making light delivery vans, which said even back in 2009 that fleet managers would see a lifetime payback on what were then very expensive BEV cargo vans. liter V6 gasoline engine, but the new EV is still quite pricey. feet), and two body styles.

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Charging Ford Gasoline-Electric Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2011

In collaboration with Ford, Azure’s plug-in hybrid technology will be initially integrated on Ford’s F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, which is expected to be available in early 2013. gasoline vs. diesel). The Super Duty offers several diesel and gasoline engine options and a variety of cab, bed and accessories options.

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Plug-in Ford 2013 Plug 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

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. Businesses and fleet customers have been asking Ford to make F-150 available with CNG capability to take advantage of the fuel’s low price and clean emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2015

Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. Transit Connect van and wagon. liter V8 engine.

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F-150 2016 Ford Gas 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

Specifically, Ford will launch two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles including the Transit Connect Electric light commercial vehicle in 2011 followed by the Ford Focus Electric in 2012. Three other vehicles—two next-generation gasoline hybrid-electric vehicles and a plug-in hybrid&madsh;will be introduced in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Our investments and expanding lineup reflect our view that global offerings of electrified vehicles will exceed gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 15 years. A hybrid version of the best-selling F-150 pickup available by 2020 and sold in North America and the Middle East. —Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO.

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Green Car Congress

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. Earlier post.)

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