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Through an open and competitive RFP process, Canada Post has selected the Ford TransitConnect to begin replacing its aging national fleet of vehicles and modernize its business. In total this year, 1,175 Ford TransitConnect vans will be purchased—the largest fleet sale of Ford TransitCOnnect vehicles in Canada to date.
Santa Ana, California-based California Yellow Cab has ordered 25 units of the compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane (LPG) engine prep package for the Ford TransitConnect Taxi. The engine prep package enables conversion of the TransitConnect to CNG or LPG. California Yellow Cab began using natural gas in 2002.
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford TransitConnect Electric vans. The Ford TransitConnect Electric is powered by Azure Dynamics’ Force Drive electric drivetrain with a lithium-ion battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft.
Southern California Edison (SCE) has become the newest addition to the Ford TransitConnect Electric LEAD customer program with a 20 unit order. SCE will take delivery of one of the limited supply of Ford TransitConnect Electric vans to be produced in late 2010 and will receive its remaining 19 vans in 2011.
Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford TransitConnect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. —Steven Kurmas. The vehicles were purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, Mich.,
The city of Boston this week became the first municipality in America to approve the Ford TransitConnect for taxi use, paving the way for taxi owners to purchase the new vehicle for their fleets. With its standard 2.0-liter
the Ford TransitConnect Electric—in November, according to an email from Chris Abarca, Director of Sales, West for Azure Dynamics (partner with Ford on the TransitConnect Electric). These funds are available to any fleet public (Federal, State, Local) or private that register the vehicles in California.
The electric TransitConnect. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford TransitConnect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. Electric TransitConnect. Ford TransitConnect Taxi.
Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, will deliver one of the first TransitConnect Electric commercial vans to Canada Post under the LEAD customer program. The TransitConnect Electric integrates Azure’s Force Drive electric powertrain into Ford’s dedicated global commercial van platform.
Xcel Energy and a coalition of its customers have been selected to be among the first in the country to receive the all-electric Ford TransitConnect Electric commercial van. Ford TransitConnect Electric is a collaborative effort between Ford Motor Company and Azure. Azure Dynamics Corp. The city of Saint Paul, Minn.,
Azure Dynamics Corporation has selected Lotus Lightweight Structures, a division of Group Lotus plc, to provide assembly support for the TransitConnect Electric for the European market. On a full charge, TransitConnect Electric has a range between 80 km/50 miles and 130 km/80 miles depending on auxiliary power usage and drive cycle.
Norwegian Post Ford TransitConnect Electric. Norway Post has signed a contract to purchase 20 TransitConnect Electric vehicles, with an option to order more vehicles in the future. Ford and Azure are introducing the TransitConnect Electric in summer 2011. Copyright: Norwegian Post. Click to enlarge.
Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company announced that New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation’s largest state public power organization, has been added to the LEAD customer program for the Ford TransitConnect Electric van. The battery is rechargeable using either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet.
Azure Dynamics Corporation has selected Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) as the battery supplier for Azure’s Force Drive integration on the Ford TransitConnect Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). North American distribution for the battery electric TransitConnect van is targeted to begin in late 2010. Earlier post.)
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that the TransitConnect Electric ( earlier post ), the result of a collaborative effort between Azure and Ford Motor Company, has received a GSA Contract Award allowing US government agencies, affiliated companies and military installations to purchase the all-electric van.
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Ford introduced the new 2019 TransitConnect Cargo Van. The best-selling compact cargo van in the US, Ford TransitConnect has a 46% market share. More than 300,000 TransitConnect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. Exclusively for fleets, a 2.5-liter
The 2010 Ford TransitConnect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 TransitConnect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric TransitConnect to market in North America in 2010.
Among the changes Ford is implementing for its 2016 Ford Transit range, the flexible-fuel vehicle system will be standard equipment on 2016 TransitConnect vans with 2.5-liter Flex-fuel TransitConnect vans are engineered to run on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), unleaded gasoline or any blend of the two.
New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford TransitConnect 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.
According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. Thereafter fleet managers adopted or indicated an intent to adopt a larger number of EVs because of the benefits that they offer. Sierzchula (2014) Click to enlarge. — William Sierzchula.
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 TransitConnect Taxis.
Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. Focus, TransitConnect, 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.,
Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 TransitConnect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. TransitConnect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter The TransitConnect Taxi offers seating for five with a roomy, flexible interior well-suited for livery service.
Ford presented details of the conversion option, which will become available this fall and enables the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas), at the annual Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference in Dearborn. liter gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service.
Highlights of the full-size Transit. Ford unveiled the full new 2014 Transit family of commercial vehicles for North America, comprising the full-size Transit, the TransitConnect Van, and the TransitConnect Wagon (shown earlier, earlier post ). Highlights of the TransitConnect Van.
Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.
Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford TransitConnect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. Since introduced as a production vehicle last year, TransitConnect Taxi is gaining interest from taxi operators around the country. The taxis have a 39-foot turning radius.
To expand power of choice for our commercial customers, we are offering CNG/LPG prepped engines in additional vehicle nameplates—from the TransitConnect compact van up to medium-duty F-650 models. —Jon Coleman, Ford Fleet Sustainability and Technology manager. liter V6 equipped with a CNG/LPG prep kit.
As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its TransitConnect small van: a 1.6L In the 2014 TransitConnect, the 1.6L The new addition to Chevrolet’s stable of fleet vehicles will arrive in dealerships in the fourth quarter, offering 122.7 The vehicle’s 2.0L EcoBoost and a 2.5L DOHC four-cylinder.
SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco International Company and provider of fire and life safety systems and services, recently ordered 200 Ford Fusion Hybrids as part of a company-wide effort to replace 25% of its sales fleet with hybrid vehicles. SimplexGrinnell’s fleet management company.
The commercial cab and chassis industry supports approximately 100,000 vehicles per year and is the preferred active work-truck for thousands of commercial fleets managing a broad range of logistical needs. Azure and Ford teamed up in 2009 to bring the TransitConnect Electric to market in just 13 months after the program was first announced.
Nat G offers Ford qualified natural gas systems for the F150, F250, F350, F450, F550 and F650, as well as the TransitConnect van and the new full-sized Transit van. Nat G works with customers and dealers to find the best vehicle configuration to achieve their goals of increased function and lower cost of ownership.
These proprietary methods have significantly reduced test-fleet downtime and allowed Ford to more than double its battery lab-testing capability. This method has already led to at least 20 major design improvements for Ford's future plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles.
—$700,000—to build a CNG fueling station at its hauling facility in Washington, PA, which will also be available to other fleet operators. The company intends to use natural gas in its fleet of trash and recycle trucks. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc. million gallons of blended biodiesel and 280,000 gallons of B100.
As a comparison, the 2015 Ford TransitConnect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter The Transit equipped with the 2.5L As a subjective aside, the short-wheelbase TransitConnect with the EcoBoost is a blast to drive; we’re assuming the same can hold true for the comparable ProMaster City.). million sq.
Now, we have all the details of the 2011 Ford TransitConnect Electric, an all-electric conversion of the TransitConnect commercial van that offers a range of up to 80 miles on a full charge. The 2011 TransitConnect Electric is aimed predominantly at urban fleets that.
CNG conversions can provide stability against fluctuating fuel prices as well as lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators. In Florida, fleet customers will be eligible for rebates of up to $25,000 beginning in 2014. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab. CNG sells for an average of $2.10
The 2019 Ford TransitConnect is available in either a cargo or passenger configuration and in short- or long-wheelbase models. turbodiesel, or fleet-only 2.5L The 2019 model can be ordered with a new 2.0L I-4 gasoline engine, optional 1.5L
Ford's Tim Stoehr, general fleet marketing manager, walks us through the updated 2019 Ford TransitConnect compact cargo van at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.
The Dutch energy company Eneco has signed contracts for the purchase of 50 Smith Ampere electric commercial vans, the electric version of the Ford TransitConnect, to be delivered in 2009 and 2010. The agreement is worth €2.3 million (US$3.4 million) and was concluded with All Green Vehicles in Maasland and Roteb Lease in Rotterdam.
Ford's Government Sales Manager Steve Hoe shows off the 2014-MY TransitConnect Wagon, which is being used in van pools and other government fleets, at GFX 2014 in San Diego.
We’re involved in this initiative to help our customers with fleet operations in Ohio take full advantage of the benefits the ARRA federal stimulus plan has to offer for the adoption of zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicles. Earlier post.)
The company will assemble and market all-electric zero-emission commercial vehicles in North America, and said it will initially focus its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based route delivery fleets. The company will soon announce a site for its production facility.
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