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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. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013.

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Ford introduces more fuel-efficient Focus 1.0L EcoBoost; 99 gCO2/km

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Even just a couple of years ago few people would have thought it possible that a medium-sized petrol car could break the 100 g/km CO 2 barrier. liter EcoBoost engine will be extended to the EcoSport SUV, Transit Connect and Transit Courier commercial vehicles; Tourneo Connect and Tourneo Courier people movers; and later the all-new Mondeo.

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Ford doubles German production capacity of 1.0L EcoBoost to 1,000 units per day

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Ford of Europe has previously announced plans to triple annual production of vehicles equipped with fuel-efficient EcoBoost petrol engines to approximately 480,000 by 2015, from 141,000 in 2011. Ford in Europe recently announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter Earlier post.) Ford in Europe recently announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

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New Fiesta, on sale later this year, redesigned inside and out with new technology offerings, and sub-100 grams per kilometer with both diesel and petrol powertrains; also, new Fiesta ST performance version coming next year. New Mondeo, an all-new version of Ford’s large European car. The new Mondeo, available with the award-winning 1.0-litre

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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The green innovations continue to come thick and fast from the leading car manufacturers with Ford announcing the second member of its turbocharged, petrol direct-injection EcoBoost family. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. New vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year include: 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. 2010 Lincoln MKZ.

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New LCV registrations continue to fall in UK as auction activity rises

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12 March 2025 Read next Spain bucks trends with another month of registration growth 11 March 2025 Read next Painful petrol result clouds improved electrified registrations in Italy 10 March 2025 The UKs new light-commercial vehicle (LCV) market continued to struggle in February. were petrol and 0.7% How long can balancing act last?

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How did the UK’s LCV markets perform in 2024?

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Ford registered 300 Transit Custom PHEVs and two Transit Connect PHEVs, while Toyota registered 174 Corolla Commercials. Across the full year, Toyota registered 2,015 Corolla Commercials, Ford 1,725 Transit Custom PHEVs and two Transit Connect PHEVs, with LEVC delivering three VN5 vans. to 44,100 units.

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