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AUGUST 15, 2011

Four Ford Transit Connect electric vehicles have been put into operation by Detroit Edison (DTE).

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Transit Connect Detroit Connected Connect 50

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program —$486,066—to convert heavy equipment construction fleets to accept locally produced biofuels and to demonstrate the performance, cost-effectiveness, maintenance, training and research necessary to prove the concept’s viability.

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Pennsylvania Fuel Philadelphia Purchase 231

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APRIL 13, 2017

Infrastructure maintenance, monitoring, and condition assessment. The DOT is interested in using advanced technologies to improve the public’s connections to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential services. Infrastructure Maintenance, Monitoring, and Condition Assessment.

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Transportation Connected Connect Maintenance 268

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MARCH 27, 2009

Through its UK partner, The Tanfield Group Plc, SEV US Corp is also working with Ford Motor Company to electrify the Ford Transit Connect as a BEV (battery electric vehicle) light-duty van scheduled for production in 2010.

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Kansas City Kansas Electric Vehicles Transit Connect 150

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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. The remaining stations will be installed by September 2011.

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JUNE 22, 2009

The Altec component, an AT37-G aerial boom, is a telescopic articulating device used for electric utility line maintenance and installation. Equipped with a 120 kW induction motor and a Li-ion battery pack, it has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs. feet and reach of 28.3

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All-Electric Electric Vehicles Kansas City Li-ion 150

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JULY 25, 2014

The organizations held a wide assortment of electric automobiles including low-speed EVs; larger maintenance and utility vehicles, such as the Ford Transit Connect; and passenger EVs, including the Nissan LEAF, Peugeot iOn, and Toyota Plug-in Prius.

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Fleet Automobile Purchase Plug-in 257

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JUNE 7, 2011

Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. Crew Chief is available for F-150, Super Duty, E-Series vans and the Transit Connect. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford anticipates a fuel cost saving of up to €1,600 (US$1,791) over 130,000 km (80,000 miles) for the operator of a new 105 PS Transit Custom van compared with the previous 100 PS model. The new Transit AWD models can be ordered now for delivery in early 2017.

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Ford Diesel Auto Power 150

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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. Property service and maintenance company through Ardea located in Rotterdam, Netherlands (2 units).

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Transit Connect Connected Connect North America 199

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MARCH 31, 2023

Uber’s also in the process of adding transit connection information to its app as it strives to become a one-stop mobility information service. Uber has a big push for self-driving cars, testing them daily Options keep expanding as with Lyft, so you can choose to share a ride, use a Lime scooter, Jump bike or moped.

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Cars Fleet Los Angeles Houston 105