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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

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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 l/100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5-liter The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon goes on sale in the US this fall.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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The engine features technologies such as twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT); a compact, low-inertia turbo that spins at 248,000rpm; direct fuel injection; an aluminium cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold; low friction piston coatings; low tension piston rings; low friction crank seals; and a cambelt-in-oil design.

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Ford Expands CNG/LPG Conversion Capability to F-450, F-550 Super Duty

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Ford also offers the package on its Transit Connect, including its new Taxi offering with a 2.0-liter The engine comes with hardened exhaust valves and valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems. liter four-cylinder gas engine. F-450 and F-550’s 6.8-liter

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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liter, four-cylinder version that will go on sale next year. TI-VCT varies the phase of the intake and exhaust cams independently for improved airflow through the engine, which delivers more torque while reducing average fuel consumption by up to 5%. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. At the debut of the 3.5L

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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A 2.0litre, four-cylinder version is scheduled to go sale next year and follows in the footsteps of a 3.5l, V6 engine that is applied in the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and the Lincoln MKS. With the variable camshaft timing the intake and exhaust cams vary independently improving airflow through the engine. 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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Smith Electric Vehicles support London bus fleet

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The electric vans reduce Go-Ahead’s carbon footprint, are virtually noiseless when in use and have zero exhaust emissions, helping to improve urban air quality. Smith is Ford of Europe’s official collaborator for battery electric versions of the Ford Transit and Transit Connect vans.

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