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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US
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FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. l/100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019.
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Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi prototype to appear in Detroit
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JANUARY 4, 2017
The Ford Transit Connect small van has proven popular among U.S. In some cities, you're just as likely to find Transit Connect taxis plying the streets as traditional sedans—especially in taxi-rich New York City. taxi drivers. But now Ford plans to put a new—and greener—spin on this workaday vehicle. DON'T MISS: Ford plans. Detroit Auto Show taxi
Ford introduces 2014 Transit Connect Taxi with CNG/LPG capability
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Ford unveiled the redesigned 2014 Transit Connect Taxi at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference in St. 2014 Transit Connect Taxi. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi will go into production and arrive in dealerships by early next year.
Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE
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MARCH 7, 2018
Ford introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van. The best-selling compact cargo van in the US, Ford Transit Connect has a 46% market share. More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States.
Build Your Own Ford Transit Connect Electric: Gliders On eBay
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JUNE 18, 2013
Remember the now-defunct Ford Transit Connect Electric? It was the all-electric conversion of the Transit Connect delivery van that actually sank Azure Dynamics, which declared bankruptcy in March 2012 after sales fell short of projections.
Ford making FlexFuel system standard on Transit Connect van
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JUNE 5, 2015
Among the changes Ford is implementing for its 2016 Ford Transit range, the flexible-fuel vehicle system will be standard equipment on 2016 Transit Connect vans with 2.5-liter I-4 engines destined for non-California emissions states. Flex-fuel Transit Connect vans are engineered to run on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), unleaded gasoline or any blend of the two. Speeds already can be limited to 65 mph and 75 mph on 2015 Ford Transit models.
Ford Transit Connect van rated 30 mpg highway with 1.6L EcoBoost
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FEBRUARY 1, 2014
The Ford Transit Connect van has been rated with an EPA-estimated best-in-class highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) when equipped with Ford’s 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine. Brief
Ford Transit Connect leads way in Detroit
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AUGUST 15, 2011
Four Ford Transit Connect electric vehicles have been put into operation by Detroit Edison (DTE). Ford Green cars Latest news Detroit Edison Ford Transit ford transit connect Ford Transit Connect Electric
Faraday Future FF 91, Tesla 2016 deliveries, Ford Transit Connect Hybrid: Today's Car News
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JANUARY 4, 2017
Today, we have details on the Faraday Future FF 91 electric car, Tesla's 2016 delivery figures, and confirmation that a prototype Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Faraday Future FF 91 electric car debuted at CES, with a claimed 1,050 horsepower and 378-mile. Today in Car News
Transit Connect Electric wins huge contract
Green Cars News
JUNE 9, 2011
The Ford Transit Connect Electric van, a collaboration between Ford and Azure Dynamics Corporation, has won a huge GSA Contract Award that will allow military installations, government agencies and affiliated companies to purchase the all-electric vehicle. Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Azure Dynamics electric vans ford transit connect Ford Transit Connect Electric green vans GSA Contract
LPG Ford Transit Connect Taxis going into service in Hong Kong
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OCTOBER 21, 2013
Ford Motor Company has added Hong Kong to the list of global cities served by its Transit Connect Taxi, among them New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. In the US, Transit Connect will be the only taxi offered with a compressed natural gas and LPG engine prep package.
Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon
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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. To create the Transit Connect Electric wagon, Azure integrates its Force Drive electric powertrain into the Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon.
Ford introduces 7-passenger people mover with up to 30+ mpg highway: Transit Connect Wagon
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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
The Transit Connect Wagon offers customers a choice between two four-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an optional 1.6-liter EcoBoost that is estimated to deliver the 30 mpg-plus (7.8 Transit Connect Wagon Click to enlarge.
2014 Ford Transit Connect Unveiled, New Compact Delivery Van
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
When Ford launched the Transit Connect small commercial van as a 2010 model, it was a new kind of vehicle. And by 2010, the Transit Connect had been in production for almost a decade in Europe and elsewhere. Now there's an all-new Transit Connect coming to North America for Its closest counterpart was the Chevy Astro van, discontinued in 2005.
Ford Transit Connect Hits NYC And LA Taxi Fleets
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
If you regularly take cabs in New York City, there’s a change on the horizon: the familiar, bulletproof-but-gas-guzzling Crown Victoria taxicabs are disappearing, and 400 will soon be replaced by Ford Transit Connect Taxis. New York's Taxi and Limousine Commission approved the Ford Transit Connect Taxi as an intermediary vehicle, for use
Huge sales target for Ford Transit Connect Electric
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 15, 2011
It was just yesterday that we told you about the early sales success of the Ford Transit Connect Electric (see article) – but it appears its ambitions do not end there. Azure Dynamics has now signed a letter of intent with RohneSelmer AS to import and distribute as many as 400 Ford Transit Connect Electric [.]. Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Azure Dynamics Ford Transit Connect Electric Norway RohneSelmer Transit Connect Electric
2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon gets "EcoBlue" diesel option, no hybrid so far
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FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The latest example is a new diesel engine option for the 2019 Ford Transit. 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. Detroit's second-largest automaker continues to work on boosting the fuel-economy ratings of its vehicle lineup, however. Diesels Chicago Auto Show Fuel Economy
Azure Dynamics Bankrupt, Built Ford Transit Connect Electric
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MARCH 28, 2012
Well, that's not particularly good news: Azure Dynamics, the company that converted a handful of Ford Transit Connect small commercial vans to electric power, filed for bankruptcy on Monday. The 2011 Transit Connect Electric was It laid off about 120 employees at a variety of locations in MIchigan, Massachusetts, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Azure Dynamics announces 45 Transit Connect Electric sales
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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.
Two Transit Connect Electric Vans entering service at DTE
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AUGUST 12, 2011
Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. The Transit Connect Electrics will be used by Detroit Edison field crews performing repair and maintenance and operations to electrical lines and other equipment on the electric distribution system.
Ford begins Transit Connect Electric shipments
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DECEMBER 8, 2010
The first Ford Transit Connect Electrics are being shipped to customers across North America and the United Kingdom as part of a demonstration project. Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Azure Dynamics Ford electric cars ford transit connect Ford Transit Connect ElectricThe commercial vans are equipped with Azure Dynamics Force Drive battery electric powertrain and have been assembled at AM General in Livonia, Michigan.
Transit Connect EV First Drive
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FEBRUARY 18, 2010
The Ford Transit Connect EV was unveiled days ago at the Chicago Auto Show. Ford allowed brief test drives of the Transit Connect EV outside of the Chicago Auto Show. We posted a recent story detailing the specs of the vehicle that were just release by Ford. Now it's time for the first drive. AutoBlogGreen editor Sebastian Blanco had some time
Azure Dynamics announces sales of 29 Transit Connect Electrics
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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 29 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 8 units in Europe and 21 units in North America, which includes a 3-unit reorder from Johnson Controls, Inc. The Transit Connect Electric utilizes a lithium-ion battery pack from Johnson Controls to achieve a range of 50 to 80 miles depending on auxiliary usage and drive cycle and is rechargeable using either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet.
Ford Transit Connect Electric sales off to a flier
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 14, 2011
The Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicle is enjoying early sales success through its provider Azure Dynamics Corporation. The Ford Transit Connect Electric uses a lithium-ion [.]. Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Azure Dynamics electric vans Ford Transit Connect Electric Ford Transit Connect Electric sales
Canada Post Selects Ford Transit Connect to Replace Fleet
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MARCH 19, 2010
Through an open and competitive RFP process, Canada Post has selected the Ford Transit Connect to begin replacing its aging national fleet of vehicles and modernize its business. In total this year, 1,175 Ford Transit Connect vans will be purchased—the largest fleet sale of Ford Transit COnnect vehicles in Canada to date. Purpose-built for business owners, the Ford Transit Connect offers a fuel-efficient alternative to full-size commercial vans.
ATT Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans
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MARCH 9, 2010
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans. Azure, which provides and integrates the electric powertrain into the Transit glider provided by Ford, is responsible for the sales of the vehicle—an arrangement similar to that for the production and sales of the Balance hybrid.). AT&T plans to take delivery of the Transit Connect Electric in late 2010.
Ford and Azure Dynamics begin shipping Transit Connect Electrics
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DECEMBER 7, 2010
Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics have begun shipping the first Ford Transit Connect Electrics ( earlier post ) to early customers in North America and to the United Kingdom for a demonstration project. The all-electric commercial vans, built on the Ford Transit Connect vehicle body, equipped with Azure Dynamics Force Drive battery electric powertrain, and assembled by AM General at its facility in Livonia, Mich.,
Azure's Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon: First Five-Seat All-Electric Wagon In U.S.
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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
In a press release a few hours ahead of the start of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford and electric vehicle partner Auzure Dynamics has announced the Ford Transit Connect Electric will be joined in 2012 by an five-seat electric wagon version for the commercial market. Aimed at businesses rather than individuals, the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
Ford unveils CNG/LPG ready Transit Connect taxi
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Ford has revealed a new generation Transit Connect Taxi in North America, which will be the first vehicle of its kind to be offered with a compressed natural gas/liquefied petroleum gas engine prep package for an easy conversion to lower emission fuels.
First Full Month of Transit Connect Sales in the US Tops 2,000 Units
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AUGUST 31, 2009
The first full month of sales in the US for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect light commercial van has topped 2,000 units, according to Ford. The Ford Transit Connect. The Southern California region is leading the retail market for Transit Connect sales to non-business users.
Canada Post Buying 10 Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans
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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. Canada Post will receive one of the Ford Transit Connect Electric delivery vehicles by the end of this year and has committed to the purchase of nine more by end of 2011.
Azure Dynamics receives orders for 27 Transit Connect Electric vans
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MAY 24, 2011
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 27 Ford Transit Connect Electric van sales, including a five-unit sale to returning customer FedEx Express, a four-unit sale to the City of Toronto, a three-unit sale to DTE Energy, one of Michigan’s largest energy suppliers, and 15 unit sales to various Ford commercial truck dealers.
Ford improves Transit Connect economy by a third
Green Cars News
JULY 10, 2013
And in response, Ford is launching its new Transit Connect van-with a staggering improvement of more than a third (34 per cent) in fuel economy[.].
Azure Dynamics and RøhneSelmer target up to 400 Transit Connect Electric sales annually in Norway
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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. In March, 2011, RøhneSelmer supported Azure’s inaugural European Transit Connect Electric sale of 58 vans, including 20 vans to Post Norway (Posten Norge AS) via its five locations in and around Norway and in August, 2011, placed an order for 100 additional vans.
Ford Starts Delivery Of Transit Connect Electric Vans
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DECEMBER 8, 2010
The first of Ford’s new Transit Connect Electric commercial vans are being delivered to customers in North America and the UK, just 13 months after Ford initially announced plans to develop the zero-emissions vehicles. To help speed their development Ford joined forces with Azure Dynamics, a Detroit-based company that provides the
Boston Approves Ford Transit Connect for Taxi Use
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APRIL 30, 2010
The city of Boston this week became the first municipality in America to approve the Ford Transit Connect for taxi use, paving the way for taxi owners to purchase the new vehicle for their fleets. With its standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission, the conventionally powered Transit Connect is expected to deliver an estimated 30% improvement in fuel economy versus many of today's traditional taxis.
Ford unveils all-electric Transit Connect
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
The Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the Press today, is the venue for the unveiling of the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect. Tags: Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Chicago Auto Show Ford Transit ford transit connect Ford Transit Connect Electric Johnson Controls Saft
Ford Unveils Electric Transit Connect, Transit Taxi with Alt Fuel Conversion at Chicago Auto Show
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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 reveals Transit Connect EV at Geneva
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
An electric version of the Transit Connect Kombi is just one of the highlights on display on the opening day of the Geneva Motor Show, today. As the press previews get under way today and tomorrow before the public show which begins on Wednesday (March 3), Ford reveals the production-ready Transit Connect electric van for [.]. Ford commercial electric ev Transit van
Ford Transit Connect EV Specs Revealed
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FEBRUARY 14, 2010
The Ford Transit Connect EV will be one of the company's first electric drive vehicles. Up until a few days ago, little was known about specific data of the Transit EV. With the Transit Connect EV scheduled for its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show It is expected to come to market near the end of the year. Now that has all changed.
RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans
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AUGUST 30, 2011
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond. Transit Connect Electric can be recharged using standard European 220-volt outlets in approximately eight hours.
Southern California Edison (SCE) Orders 20 Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans
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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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