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JULY 27, 2011

The Super Duty program will allow Azure to further expand its product line-up in its targeted medium duty commercial truck segment. The commercial cab and chassis industry supports approximately 100,000 vehicles per year and is the preferred active work-truck for thousands of commercial fleets managing a broad range of logistical needs.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford is focusing its EV plan on its areas of strength—electrifying its most popular, high-volume commercial vehicles, trucks, SUVs and performance vehicles to make them even more capable, productive and fun to drive. A high-volume autonomous vehicle designed for commercial ride hailing or ride sharing, starting in North America.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

CNG/LPG engine prep from the factory costs $315 before the customer chooses a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to supply fuel tanks, fuel lines and unique fuel injectors. CNG conversions can provide stability against fluctuating fuel prices as well as lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators.

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MARCH 16, 2018

These lower costs—achieved through supply base relationships, using common cell and component design and by manufacturing motors, transmissions and battery packs—with the intention of lowering cost of ownership for customers. percentage points of share in the full-size pickup segment. Flexible vehicle architectures.

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JULY 31, 2013

CNG/LPG engine prep from the factory costs approximately $315 before the customer chooses a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to supply fuel tanks, fuel lines and unique fuel injectors. In the next year, Ford will offer eight commercial vehicles with a gaseous-prep option: Transit Connect van and wagon. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 27, 2009

Production of the first zero-emission commercial trucks is scheduled to begin third quarter of 2009. Through its UK partner, The Tanfield Group Plc, SEV US Corp is also working with Ford Motor Company to electrify the Ford Transit Connect as a BEV (battery electric vehicle) light-duty van scheduled for production in 2010.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation are introducing a passenger wagon version of the Ford Transit Connect Electric. The wagon is a logical next step for Azure and Ford which first introduced an electrified Transit Connect in December 2010. Earlier post.). The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).

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MAY 24, 2010

Ford’s investment also supports the necessary engineering and launch costs for the advanced battery systems. This investment includes manufacturing capital equipment, launch and engineering costs and supplier tooling upgrades, all required to support the production launch of the HF35 transaxle.

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JULY 25, 2014

Fleet managers also have a better comprehension of lifetime vehicle costs than do private households. Consequently, organizations are more likely to adopt vehicles that have high purchase costs but offer the potential of lower total ownership costs through reduced operating expenses.

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MARCH 2, 2015

According to the European Commission, congestion within the European Union costs about €100 billion (US$112 billion) per year. The MoDe:Pro e-bike, built by a Ford team, is intended for urban commercial use such as by couriers, electricians, and goods and delivery services. Map includes weather, parking costs, and charging stations.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Britain’s self-proclaimed ‘greenest community’ is making good use of the all-electric drive of a new Ford Transit Connect EV. The eco-project based in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire made use of Ford’s light commercial vehicle for the day, to show how it can cost as little as £50 to live with it. The van was put to [.].

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MAY 5, 2015

CNG/propane engine prep from the factory costs $315 before the customer chooses a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to supply fuel tanks, fuel lines and unique fuel injectors. Transit Connect van and wagon. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. These include: 2016 F-150. F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup.

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MAY 13, 2011

Through these cost-shared projects, DOE will collect information about how consumers use and charge electric vehicles, which will be critical to informing the broader rollout of electric vehicles and chargers nationwide. million in cost share for a total project value of $37.9 New York, NY; Orlando, Fla.; Redmond, Wash.; Redmond, Wash.;

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program —$486,066—to convert heavy equipment construction fleets to accept locally produced biofuels and to demonstrate the performance, cost-effectiveness, maintenance, training and research necessary to prove the concept’s viability.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. The European market holds potential for profitable growth if we accelerate product development and move decisively to address our costs and overcapacity. Other actions.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s rollout of electrified vehicles began in December 2010 with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric—a small commercial van built in collaboration with Azure Dynamics. Projected energy cost savings are approximately $160,000 per year. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 7, 2011

Crew Chief was developed by Ford Motor Company in response to commercial customer demand for a system that would allow fleet managers to monitor the location of the trucks in their fleets. The average vehicle crash costs an employer $16,500, according to the US Department of Labor. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc.,

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MAY 4, 2011

Nissan will train taxi fleet operators to conduct routine in-house service and repairs, and Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers will provide prompt service by providing the first available service bay to taxi operators needing service. Taxi of Tomorrow.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Xcel Energy and a coalition of its customers have been selected to be among the first in the country to receive the all-electric Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van. Ford Transit Connect Electric is a collaborative effort between Ford Motor Company and Azure. Azure Dynamics Corp.

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APRIL 17, 2009

When Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp (SEV-US) announced on 27 March its selection of Kansas City, Missouri as the site for its US assembly plant for electric commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), SEV-US CEO Bryan Hansel named Kokam America (also based in Missouri) as the electric vehicle company’s battery “ partner of choice. ” Don Nissanka.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Production capacity must be established, and technology, vehicle cost and infrastructure barriers must be addressed to achieve large-scale market introduction. Ford Transit Connect EV. However, additional policy steps are needed to further drive innovation, reduce costs, and spur consumer demand, the report says.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

As you have unique packs and cells, it creates a challenge and an obstacle to having secondary ownership, to having some unique receipt models, service costs, and the list goes on and on. It’s easy to identify the problem. The biggest issue with batteries now is not necessarily the technology, it’s the volume. Better Place) and alliances.

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MARCH 25, 2009

Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials. One of Valence’s most prominent commercial vehicle customers is Smith Electric Vehicles. The USCAR/DOE long term goal is 5,000 cycles.

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MAY 6, 2009

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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JULY 26, 2009

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012. So how does Ford plan to make itself green?

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APRIL 21, 2009

Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010. “The efforts of the [Ford] team to reduce the cost and mass of Li-ion systems have been important to the research community at large. Ted Miller, Manager, Ford Energy Storage Strategy and Research.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Expansion of manufacturing for existing electric drive power electronics components for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Industry officials expect that this $2.4

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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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