Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ford is extending its European plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) trial to Cologne. The study, which is also testing Ford PHEVs on the streets of London and Valencia, Spain, aims to better analyse and show the real-world benefits of such vehicles for the environment and for commercial vehicle owners and operators.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transits for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017. The PHEV approach provides city-based commercial vehicle operators with a range of benefits. —Lilli Matson, Transport for London’s Director of Transport Strategy.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2017

Earlier this month, Ford announced a host of new electrified vehicles, including prototype and production hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric models. Before its planned 2019 production launch, one of those vehicles will soon begin testing in London.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Ford is investing an additional £190 million (US$306 million) at its Dagenham London site to produce a family of all-new advanced 2.0-liter liter diesel engines (code-named Panther ) in a wide range of outputs due to be applied in commercial vehicles starting in 2016 and in cars starting in 2018. Earlier post.) million (US$14.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2016

Ford Motor Company has created a new subsidiary—Ford Smart Mobility LLC—to design, build, grow and invest in emerging mobility services. Jim Hackett, former Steelcase vice chairman and CEO, is leaving his position on the Ford Board of Directors to serve as chairman of the new subsidiary. Ford Smart Mobility.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Australian hydrogen fuel cell electric start-up H2X Global says its delayed Ford Ranger-based Warrego ute is now targeting an on-sale date by mid-2023 in Australia and Europe. Our belief is the commercial guys will have better access to the refuelling stations and that’s critical.”. H2X Warrego ute. That’s critical,” he says. “We

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2021

With grants awarded to companies based across the UK, the studies will be commercially-led and evaluate the viability of developing large-scale manufacturing facilities, advanced manufacturing processes and the product scale-up of essential technologies for a future net-zero vehicle supply chain.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 5, 2010

Ford is starting EV trials in Germany. For more details, follow the link … Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month. “Ford Motor Co. The drivers will include researchers and customers selected by Ford, Dudenhoeffer said today in a telephone interview. 28 (Bloomberg) — Ford Motor Co.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 1, 2022

Arrival EV rideshare revolution The new 3-wheel Arrival Car , inspired by the London black cab, is aimed specifically at the rideshare market. Ford Pro Charging offers enterprise-grade charge management software, hardware, and services. New EVs 14 picks for the new year “Mashable’ chooses 14 top electric vehicles (EVs) coming soon.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

The projects, led by BMW, CNH Industrial, Ford Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Penso Consulting, Westfield Sportscars and Williams Advanced Engineering, cover a wide range of new innovations. Further successful projects from this competition round will be announced soon.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 6, 2014

The Commercial Group has made its first stop at Air Products'' Smartfuel hydrogen filling station at Heathrow Airport to fuel the group''s first hydrogen hybrid Ford Transit. It is expected that the visit will be the first of many as the Commercial Group''s hydrogen hybrid delivery fleet will expand[.].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2013

The two companies, both ICIS Innovation Awards winners, made the announcement at the ICIS awards ceremony in London. Integrating local feedstock processing with on-site commercial production will lower costs and increase the viability of using renewable chemicals in bio-based packaging and plastics for industrial and consumer goods.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The vehicles will be deployed in Sainsbury’s Online grocery delivery service in London and will make Sainsbury’s one of the largest operator of commercial electric vehicles in the UK. The vans will be delivered in the first half of 2010.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

It also provided an update on how it’s working to effectively reinvent retread technology with sustainability in mind, allowing the original tire plus four retreads to provide up to a million miles of service in heavy commercial trucks. “If million tons of tire-wear particles are emitted annually. As the U.K.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is unveiling a new telemetry system specifically engineered for commercial electric vehicles at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show 2010, Birmingham, England, 13 to 15 April. Smith Telemetry aims to simplify fleet management of commercial electric vehicles, while also reducing costs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Current customers of Ashwoods’ Hybrid Transit vans include Riverford Organics, the Environment Agency, Transport for London and the Borders Agency, plus the councils of Camden, Coventry, Gateshead, Hackney, Islington, Leeds and Liverpool. The Ashwoods motor generator unit. Click to enlarge. Stop/start.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

million North East project that will see an initial 35 passenger vehicles developed in the region, which is already home to one of Europe’s most productive car plants, Nissan, and Smith Electric Vehicles, the world-leading manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles. Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle. London South East Bid.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

For the ADEPT project, the consortium comprises CPT, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Ford and the University of Nottingham. The technology can also be applied to medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle platforms. —Nick Pascoe, CPT’s chief executive.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

million) in the latest round of IDP10 funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board to support the development of a heat-recovery system for urban commercial vehicles. —Chris Reeves, Commercial Manager of Future Transport Technologies at MIRA. A consortium led by the Dearman Engine Company has been awarded £1.86 million (US$3.12

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

American car giant Ford has finally come clean over its electric car plans with news of their developmental BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) car program announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Electrification is key element in the effective use of Ford’s global resources and talents,” John Fleming, Chairman & CEO Ford of Europe said.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Hybrid Integrated Urban Commercial Vehicle. The Hybrid Integrated Urban Commercial Vehicle (HIUCV) is a lightweight Heavy Goods Vehicle designed for refuse collection in an urban environment. Jaguar Land Rover (lead company), Ford Motor Company, IAV (UK), CPT, BP, University of Nottingham, Imperial College London.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2019

Ford has revealed the new Transit Smart Energy Concept—a one-of-a-kind 10-seater minibus that is helping the company explore solutions for maximizing the energy efficiency and driving range of electrified vehicles. —Kilian Vas, project leader, Vehicle Architecture, Ford of Europe.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Ionotec Ltd (lead), Dynamic-Ceramic Ltd, Birmingham University, University College London, Aloxsys Inc. Ricardo UK Ltd (lead), Lontra, Ford Motor Company. FLYBUS - Flywheel Based Mechanical Hybrid System for Bus & Commercial Vehicle Applications including Retrofit Programme. GKN Eco-Trailer.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Other consortium members include Ford, IAV, BP, University of Nottingham and Imperial College London. Having concentrated on 12-volt micro-hybrid applications for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, the company has started looking at the application of its technology to 24-volt systems initially for small trucks and buses.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Ford is also introducing a new Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid eight-seat people-mover, utilizing the same advanced powertrain technology. hours using a commercial type-2 AC vehicle charger. In partnership with NewMotion, Ford offers access to the largest public charging network with extensive coverage across Europe.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

Charged spoke with Steve Cotton, CEO and President, and David Regan, VP of Commercial, about the different ways to recycle batteries, and the challenges of building a full-scale circular supply chain for batteries. There’s nothing that’s really running at commercial scale. Typically, they’re shooting for salt forms.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

Ford launched its Innovate Mobility Challenge Serie s, inviting the developer and maker communities to come together to find innovative mobility solutions in eight different locations around the world. For each competition, Ford will partner with local authorities and experts to address different issues in each location.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The well-known supermarket group will used the vehicles in Sainsbury’s Online grocery delivery service in London and will make the supermarket giant one of the largest operator of commercial electric vehicles in the UK. Smith Electric Vehicles is to deliver 51 of its Edison electric vehicles to J Sainsbury Plc.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Charged spoke with Steve Cotton, CEO and President, and David Regan, VP of Commercial, about the different ways to recycle batteries, and the challenges of building a full-scale circular supply chain for batteries. There’s nothing that’s really running at commercial scale. Typically, they’re shooting for salt forms.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Separately, Smith Electric Vehicles, a producer of commercial electric vehicles, introduced two new electric passenger vehicles at LCV2009, a showcase for low-carbon vehicles, in the UK. We are undertaking pioneering work that has the potential to deliver range-extending capabilities suited to all passenger and commercial electric vehicles.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Bus operator Go-Ahead London has taken delivery of its first Smith Edison vans, following a successful month-long trial of the technology. . The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has already recognised Go-Ahead London’s commitment to electric vans.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Ford Motor Company’s global commitment to the development of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is reinforced with a British project including Ford demonstration models as part of the UK Government’s Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle fleet announced this week. Project managed in the UK.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Augmenting its existing LC Super Hybrid program ( earlier post ), which deploys a downsized gasoline-electric powertrain, ALABC is working on advanced diesel-electric applications in development programs being undertaken with car makers including Ford and Kia. These compact electrical machines can be rated up to 12.5 —Allan Cooper.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In the UK, derogation of the London congestion charge and parking charges, combined with early adopters’ “willingness to pay” will go some way in bridging the gap in cost and supporting EV uptake. The dual powertrain, which characterizes PHEVs, is not currently commercially viable for small cars where price is a key differentiator.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

In London we have congestion charge, plus a customer dense network. Customer density determines the commercial use of EVs Bjorn continues: For long distance hauling the action radius and the capacity of EVs is too small. The In general, for us EVs are only interesting for pick up and delivery with many stops in a small area.

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Plug In India

JANUARY 15, 2022

The jet routinely flies at an altitude of 50,000 ft - and can do Bangalore London non stop. One idea would be to cater to the commercial segment. He tells me that PPG originally developed the Electro Deposition technology for Henry Ford’s Model T. Captain shared a lot of interesting aviation anecdotes.

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