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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

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MARCH 21, 2019

billion investment in global electric vehicles, Ford is expanding its BEV manufacturing footprint to its Flat Rock Assembly plant in southeast Michigan. —Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president, Global Operations. All of the moves are part of the company’s commitment to continuously find ways to boost its global competitiveness.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. Ford is aiming to make the Transit Connect Electric available for European customers from 2011.

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JULY 29, 2010

Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. Moving forward, Ford is electrifying its highest volume global platform (the C platform, rather than using unique platforms. Focus, Transit Connect, C-Max, S-Max), the C-sized platform represents more than 2 million units a year.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

While others are backing off or cutting product investments, we at Ford are accelerating the introduction of new products, leveraging our One Ford global strengths. Built on Ford’s global CD-segment platform, the new version of Ford’s large car will be available in four-door, five-door or wagon body styles. New Fiesta.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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JUNE 28, 2011

FedEx has added five Transit Connect Electric vans from Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics to support the corporate Information Technology Asset Disposal program, driving regularly scheduled routes to pick up, recycle, reuse and dispose of IT assets. Since launching our first Sprinter in 2000, we have put close to 1.4

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JANUARY 11, 2010

With the additional investment, Michigan Assembly will be the production site of next-generation hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles, all of which will be built off the company’s new global C-car platform. “We Our industry is at the intersection of three critical global issues—the economy, energy and the environment.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Nevertheless climate change is a global challenge we simply have to meet head on. The first seven vans to be made eligible for the grants are: Azure Dynamics – Transit Connect Electric. It cannot be ignored or side-stepped. —Transport Secretary Greening. Daimler Mercedes-Benz – Vito E-Cell. Faam – ECOMILE.

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JANUARY 27, 2010

More recently, the company has announced plans for limited numbers of plug-in hybrids, as well as electric versions of its Transit Connect small delivery van. It recently expanded its portfolio with the well-received 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

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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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MARCH 16, 2018

It is the first of six electric vehicles coming by 2022 as part of the company’s $11 billion global electric vehicle investment. Ford earlier this year introduced new versions of its Transit Connect Cargo Van and Transit Connect Wagon, with both arriving at dealerships later this year.

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JULY 12, 2011

The sustainable gaskets were first introduced to Ford in 2008, and have now expanded to include 11 vehicles: Ford Escape; Ford F-150; Ford F-250; Ford F-350; Ford Fiesta; Ford Flex; Ford Focus; Ford Mustang; Ford Taurus; Ford Transit Connect; and Lincoln MKS.

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Ford Renewable F-150 Transit Connect 186

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation and RøhneSelmer AS signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to enter into an agreement whereby RøhneSelmer will import and distribute up to 400 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans annually. To create the Transit Connect Electric, Azure integrates its Force Drive electric powertrain into the Ford Transit Connect.

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Transit Connect Norway Connect Connected 210

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MAY 24, 2010

Ford’s global electrification strategy includes plans to launch five new full electric or hybrid vehicles in the compact, midsize and light commercial segments for the North American market by 2012 and European markets by 2013. A C-MAX hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric model for Europe in 2013.

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Michigan Ford North America Hybrid 186

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JULY 13, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric, a small commercial van in 2010; Focus Electric in 2011; two new lithium-ion battery-powered hybrids; and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. All of the vehicles will be built off the company’s new global C-car platform.

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JULY 25, 2014

According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. 2013) Strategic Outlook of the Global Electric Vehicle Market. The number of EVs that organizations had purchased varied widely, from three to hundreds. 2014.05.022. Frost and Sullivan.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Having established its global electric vehicle plans, Ford has now revealed its intentions for the European market. This will include two zero-emission battery electric vehicles including the Ford Transit Connect Electric in 2011 and the [.].

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MARCH 31, 2010

Introduction of the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also complements Ford’s global electrification plan, which calls for the introduction of five new electrified vehicles by 2013. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The American manufacturer is commitment to achieving its ambitious global electrified vehicles strategy that will see [.]. Tags: Ford C-Max electric hybrid plug-in hybrid Transit connect.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, will deliver one of the first Transit Connect Electric commercial vans to Canada Post under the LEAD customer program. The Transit Connect Electric integrates Azure’s Force Drive electric powertrain into Ford’s dedicated global commercial van platform.

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Transit Connect Canada Connect Connected 186

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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. Earlier post.). Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013.

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JULY 22, 2009

liter, 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine will deliver a 10 to 20% fuel economy improvement—depending upon the application—versus larger-displacement V-6 engines without compromising performance, according to Barb Samardzich, Vice President Global Powertrain Engineering. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. million globally.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

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AUGUST 15, 2009

We've taken the approach that the vehicle can be a global platform&madsh;and you can really enjoy some economies of scale from that—and then you can take these powerpacks and react to local market conditions, and put those powerpacks in as appropriate as the markets develop. share globally. Mike Tinskey. Third-party (i.e.,

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Specific product announcements include: Plans to introduce 15 global vehicles in Europe within five years as Europe increasingly benefits from the One Ford global product portfolio. Ford last month detailed an aggressive product acceleration in Europe. The arrival of the Ford Mustang in Europe.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The vehicles include: Transit Connect battery electric commercial van in 2010. Ford engineers are already at work developing three distinct types of electrified vehicles: hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure battery electric vehicles. Focus battery electric passenger car in 2011. Next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012.

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MARCH 2, 2015

Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers.

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Connect Connected Ford Congress 150

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JUNE 7, 2011

Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., Michael Butsch, director of fleet operations for Joy Global, said he expects the amount of fuel used by his fleet to drop by 80,000 gallons in 2011 due in part to cost cutting measures that include the use of Crew Chief. Oil life reporting is exclusive to Ford’s Crew Chief powered Telogis.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Ford SUV Michigan Tax 186

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APRIL 1, 2010

Introducing Hohm to Ford’s electric vehicles supports Ford’s global electrification plan, which will put five new electrified vehicles on the road in North America and Europe by 2013. There is certainly data that exists around pricing information. —Ed Pleet.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

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. Transit Connect Van.

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MAY 4, 2011

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. —Ron Sherman, President of the Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade.

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MARCH 25, 2009

Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Two global fulfillment centers—one in Rotterdam and one in Dallas—can ship product to customers within 72 hours. Click to enlarge. a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery 2008 150

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Ford Transit Connect EV. This plan is intended to drive demand and position the United States as a global leader in manufacturing and deploying next-generation vehicle technologies. Fisker Karma EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Ford Focus EV. Chevy Volt EREV. Navistar eStar EV. Earlier post.).

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company today announced that it is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a green manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market.

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JULY 22, 2009

While announcing the new EcoBoost at a media overview, Ford also unveiled its 2010 product line-up with 30 new powertrain actions globally. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. New vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year include: 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500.

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MARCH 31, 2023

They found: “Mobility as a service (MaaS) solutions such as carsharing, ride-hailing, and micro transit provide much more flexibility while also enabling the replacement of 5-20 individually owned vehicles depending on the use cases. trillion in 2026.” ReachNow–Another Cautionary Tale?

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