Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This follows a successful 12-month pilot of five Motiv-powered electric trucks that performed flawlessly on real-world delivery routes. Built on Ford’s popular F-59 platform and electrified by Motiv, the EPIC F-59 chassis is available in Class 5 or 6 configurations. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. XL3 will be upfit on the Ford Super Duty 6.2-liter liter V8 gasoline engine compatible with a range of wheelbases, cab and bed configurations in both 4x2 and 4x4 options.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2019

Lightning Systems introduced a longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ford will begin commercial trials of the plug-in hybrid Transit Van in Cologne, Germany. This will extend to a third European city research into the use of plug-in hybrid electric vans that run solely on electric power for most city trips. Ford recognizes Cologne as a city of strategic importance regarding future mobility.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Ford will present its latest generation of connected and electrified Transit products at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from 20-27 September 2018. Ford’s Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will make its show debut in production form, and the new Transit with a segment-first 48-volt mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

XL Hybrids has received a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB EO) allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered Ford Transit cargo vans and passenger wagons to be upgraded with the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System. The technology works seamlessly in the background with zero impact on fleet operations.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that he’s delaying bans the government had previously made for gasoline-powered vehicles. Most of the United Kingdom’s reduction in greenhouse gas emissions have been attributed to the nation moving away from fossil fuels (mainly coal) in electricity generation.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 23, 2023

Ford has been restructuring for years and is reportedly planning additional layoffs. Staff from multiple business units, including its combustion-focused Ford Blue division and the Model e electric vehicle unit, are supposed to be getting bad news in the coming weeks. A Ford spokesman said the company has nothing to announce.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline.

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. In January, Stellantis said its Ram truck brand would start selling the ProMaster EV, a battery-electric model of the ProMaster van that it restyled and updated for 2023.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van ( earlier post ) made its debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. 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. million (US$6.1-million)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. liter and EcoBoost gasoline engines providing 20% fuel and CO2 savings.

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Charged EVs

MAY 11, 2022

Ford knows trucks, and demand for its F-150 Lightning shows truck buyers may not be as afraid of EVs as many think. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck may be the first real mass-market electric vehicle sold in the US. At the top of the heap is the Ford F-Series, the best-selling US. The F-150 Lightning is good.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

The State of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN-DOT) has approved two ISE bus manufacturer partners—New Flyer and ElDorado—to supply their chassis together with ISE’s gasoline series hybrid-electric drive system as a qualified option under the terms of the recently released contract. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

Long Beach (California) Transit (LBT) has put 25 new gasoline-electric hybrid buses into service. The addition of these newly designed hybrid buses brings Long Beach Transit’s 40-foot hybrid fleet total to 87 buses, for a nearly 50% hybrid 40-foot fleet. The series hybrid drive uses a Ford ULEV 6.8-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 30, 2024

More Fun Clean Fleet Report has had plenty of seat time in the Ford Mustang Mach-E since it was launched in 2021. Ford did not disappoint, handing over the keys to the updated GT and the all-new Rally; we learned plenty. Ford did not disappoint, handing over the keys to the updated GT and the all-new Rally; we learned plenty.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” Or was Ford merely selling an aspiration, since the country was still deep into the pandemic and people were getting a bit restless staying home? Cute, but fun.

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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

MARCH 20, 2014

The WattStation Connect network will enable Ford to gather information on charging station use. Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. AWD models come with dual electric motors, one each for the front and rear wheels.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

has adapted its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for the Ford Transit van—the first hybrid electric Transit van for the North American market. The XL3 system upfit will allow fleets to increase fuel economy and boost low-end torque. liter and EcoBoost gasoline engines providing 20% fuel and CO 2 savings.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Two of America’s Best-Selling Vehicles Go Electric. Ford’s all-in on electrification and Clean Fleet Report had a chance this past week to experience the company’s commitment first hand—from the passenger seat. The first Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production units begin leaving the factory. Power Anything, Anywhere.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2020

Motiv Power Systems, a sustainable technology company delivering all-electric chassis with a proven software platform for the electrification of medium-duty trucks and buses, announced the deployment of its first electric trolley with the Town of Estes Park in Colorado, with one more planned.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. Ford E-450 Strip Chassis. Ford 5R110 5-Spd. This hybridized, gasoline-fueled vehicle is equipped with a three-way catalyst, which results in very low tailpipe gaseous emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

Lightning Systems also announced that in the next two years it will introduce a new lineup of fleet efficiency products to support commercial and government fleets. Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning Systems, made the announcement today at the ACT Expo. —Tim Reeser.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. In January, Stellantis said its Ram truck brand would start selling the ProMaster EV, a battery-electric model of the ProMaster van that it restyled and updated for 2023.

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Green Fleet Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

ChargeScape aims to unlock EV technology through conveniently managed energy services never before possible with gasoline-powered vehicles – benefiting EV customers, electric utilities and automakers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2023

In May 1980, as required by the Motor Vehicle Act, DOE proposed a method of calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles utilizing a “petroleum equivalency factor” (PEF). Ford F-150 Lightning 237.1 Tesla, not surprisingly, supports granting the petition to update the PEF for electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) in 2008 to 53.7%

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It looks like the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator are dumping their hybrid trims for the 2024 model year. While the company’s reasoning isn’t entirely clear, Car and Driver reported the Blue Oval had cited high demand for the hybrid version of the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility, along with demand for other Ford hybrids.

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