Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

UK Transport Secretary Justine Greening and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the first vans eligible for the Government’s new Plug-in Car Van Grant. Van buyers will be able to receive 20%—up to £8,000 (US$12,600)—off the cost of this first wave of 7 plug-in vans. Earlier post.) It cannot be ignored or side-stepped.

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Grant Plug-in Plug Transit Connect 210

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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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Transit Connect Ford Connect Connected 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation has entered an agreement with Ford Motor Company whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line. Azure and Ford teamed up in 2009 to bring the Transit Connect Electric to market in just 13 months after the program was first announced.

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Plug-in Ford 2013 Plug 210

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The last time Ford released a new hybrid or plug-in electric model was for the 2013 model year, and that's a long time ago in electric-car years. The latest example is a new diesel engine option for the 2019 Ford Transit.

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Transit Connect 2019 Diesel Ford 77

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 80 miles per full charge and zero tailpipe emissions.

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Michigan Plug-in Ford Plug 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology. Click to enlarge.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Green Car Congress

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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F-150 Mexico 2020 Ford 199

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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2013 Europe Ford Electric Vehicles 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 , a short status report on advances in deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) on the road by 2015. Ford Transit Connect EV. Fisker Karma EREV. Ford Focus EV.

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2015 Plug-in Tax Credit Plug 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2010

Ford Motor Company is leveraging the Internet and wireless technology to accelerate testing and refinement of the advanced lithium-ion battery systems that will power its upcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Li-ion Ford North America Batteries 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

Ford will introduce its first pure battery electric vehicle, the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, this year. In 2011, Ford will deliver the Focus Electric passenger car to market, and in 2012, will introduce new next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids and a plug-in hybrid in North America.

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Portland Ford Lithium Ion Transit Connect 320

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MARCH 14, 2017

These include an all-new fully electric small SUV, a high-volume autonomous vehicle, a hybrid F-150, a hybrid Mustang, a Transit Custom plug-in hybrid and two new pursuit-rated hybrid police vehicles. Ford is investing $4.5 billion in 13 new electrified vehicles in the next five years. —Richard Cupka Jr.,

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F-150 Hybrid Ford Power 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Energi is Ford’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. SYNC, Ford’s in-car connectivity system is being quickly rolled out to European vehicles such as B-MAX, Focus, C-MAX, C-MAX Grand, Fiesta and Transit Custom. The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

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. More precise controls to deliver higher levels of refinement as the powertrain transitions between engine and electric drive. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

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MAY 5, 2015

However, combined sales of Ford’s hybrids—conventional and plug-in—were down 31% for the month year-on-year, continuing a trend that started in September of last year. Sales are being driven by the best performance for Transit since the vehicle’s launch last year, as well as record April sales of Transit Connect, up 8%.

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F-150 Sale Ford SUV 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2010

Ford anticipates that hybrids will represent about 70% of the 2020 numbers, with plug-in hybrids contributing 20-25% and battery-electric vehicles the remainder, she said. Focus, Transit Connect, C-Max, S-Max), the C-sized platform represents more than 2 million units a year. Nancy Gioia. With 12 different top hats (e.g.,

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2020 Fleet Global Ford 255

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JULY 25, 2014

For the study, electric vehicles were defined as automobiles that charged their battery with a plug; this included full electric vehicles such as the Nissan LEAF and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle such as the Chevy Volt. In addition, Sierzchula also analyzed the reasons why these same firms did or did not expand their EV fleets.

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Fleet Purchase Automobile Plug-in 257

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

Ford engineers in Dearborn, Michigan will design the Li-ion battery packs while engineers in Livonia, Michigan will design and engineer an electric, front-wheel-drive, continuously variable transaxle (the HF35) to supply its next-generation hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles in North America.

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Michigan Ford North America Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Austin Energy has set up five internal staff efforts to get the City ready for Plug-In electric vehicles. Overall, the utility has created a transportation roadmap and timeline to be ready by 2012 for plug-in electric vehicles when they show up at dealer’s showrooms in the Austin region.

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Austin Houston Ford Energy 199

Green Car Congress

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. The plant also will produce a next-generation hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. CPI, based in Troy, Mich.,

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Ford 2011 Lithium Ion Li-ion 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

The collaboration between Ford and the New York Power Authority builds on an existing partnership involving the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Program. The Power Authority is a leader in helping to introduce electric and hybrid-electric vehicles in the New York Metropolitan Area and other parts of the state.

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New York Ford Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. 451 Tyburn LLC —$837,400—to build a publicly accessible CNG station in Fairless Hills and deploy heavy-duty CNG shuttle buses for public transit service in region. Giant Eagle Inc. Venango Leasing Co.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia Fuel Purchase 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging. We intend to do everything we possibly can do to make it as easy for the consumer as possible.

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EV Smart Ford Charging North America 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2018

In the latest version, Ford says it will spend $11 billion on electrified vehicles, up from the $4.5 billion envisioned by Fields in 2017. In the latest version, Ford says it will spend $11 billion on electrified vehicles, up from the $4.5 billion envisioned by Fields in 2017. Ford’s new hybrids will offer customers more space than today’s hybrids.

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F-150 2020 SUV Ford 150

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Ford is on track to produce five hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles for the North American market by 2012 and European markets by 2013, the car maker announces at the Paris Motor Show this week. Tags: Ford C-Max electric hybrid plug-in hybrid Transit connect.

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2012 Ford Transit Connect Plug-in 44

Green Cars News

JANUARY 12, 2010

As it bids to establish itself as the leading US manufacturer in the green car race, Ford has announced a huge $450million investment plan that it hopes will pave the way for the next generation of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars. The announcement was made by Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford at the Detroit Auto Show [.].

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Ford Hybrid Transit Connect Detroit 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Ford engineers are already at work developing three distinct types of electrified vehicles: hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure battery electric vehicles. Ford engineers are already at work developing three distinct types of electrified vehicles: hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure battery electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrid in 2012.

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Detroit Universal Ford Electric Vehicles 170

Green Car Reports

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. Ford was the first U.S. automaker to offer a hybrid, introducing the Ford Escape Hybrid crossover in 2004.

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Ford Transit Connect 2004 Escape 60

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2009

For the mid-term (2011-2020), Ford will increase its use of hybrid technology, and introduce plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) on the market. Where the markets develop, we can react very quickly and introduced a BEV, or plug-in, or diesel, or EcoBoost fairly rapidly. That’s easier said than done.

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Ford Batteries Battery Plug-in 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric in late 2010; the Focus Electric in 2011; a next-generation hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2012; followed by another next-generation hybrid electric vehicle in 2013. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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. Ford Transit Connect Taxi.

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Transit Connect Taxi Chicago Conversion 210

Green Cars News

AUGUST 22, 2010

As it aims to advance its lithium-ion battery systems for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, Ford has gone wireless. Tags: Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Ford electric cars Ford Focus electric Ford Transit Connect Electric Ford wireless wireless.

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Ford Transit Connect Lithium Ion Green Cars 50

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2010

Any purchaser of a program electric vehicle (the Chevrolet Volt; the Ford Transit Connect and Ford Focus Electric; or the smart fortwo electric drive), whose home is located within one of the nine target regions, will be eligible to receive a home charging station at no cost. Locations for the ChargePoint America program.

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America Charging San Jose San Francisco 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Southern California Edison (SCE) has become the newest addition to the Ford Transit Connect Electric LEAD customer program with a 20 unit order. SCE will take delivery of one of the limited supply of Ford Transit Connect Electric vans to be produced in late 2010 and will receive its remaining 19 vans in 2011.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Ford 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2012

A new report by Pike Research assessing the plug-in vehicle (PEV) strategy and execution of 16 leading vendors ranks Chevrolet as the current leader in the PEV market, due to its high ratings in both strategy and execution, closely followed by Renault. Furthermore, the reliance on Azure for the BEV Transit Connect “has.

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Chevrolet Plug-in Market Plug 286

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. Click to enlarge.

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New York City New York Fleet Electric Vehicles 297

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

Meanwhile, the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in car sharing services could be one way for automakers to promote this technology that is still struggling for traction in the marketplace. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. The changes keep coming as illustrated in this recent update. trillion in 2026.”

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