2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi, EV, Natural Gas, and Propane – Official Photos and Info
Ford’s vanlet spins off electric-, propane-, and natural gas–powered variations, plus one for serialized people-hauling. Ford’s little Transit Connect utility van is about to try out some new forms of versatility. At the Chicago auto show , Ford is debuting two new powertrains for the TC—a battery-powered electric vehicle and one powered by natural gas or propane—as well as a taxi. All these models are, of course, primarily aimed at fleet buyers. Transit Connect EV: Short Connections Only The Transit Connect EV uses a liquid-cooled, 28-kWh lithium-ion battery pack capable of up to 80 miles on a charge. Ford says it will …
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America's Obsession with Cars Alive & Well, 2010 Auto Show
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Chicago 2010 Auto Show Photo Recap
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Roundup: The 2010 Chicago Auto Show (Plus Video)
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Highlights of the 2010 Chicago auto show
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