MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
AF looks at how Lightning Systems swaps out a gasoline powertrain with its electric powertrain. There is a large initial expense with converting a Transit van to all-electric, but the electric vehicle has its benefits.
Ford will offer exclusive equipment to commercial fleet purchasers on 12 of its nameplates for the 2020 model year, including its refreshed Transit full-size van.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the second generation model of Lightning Systems' battery-electric Ford Transit 350HD.
The 2020-model-year Ford Fleet Preview was attended by 600 fleet professionals from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It was held from May 8 to 10 in Denver. More than 600 fleet professionals attended the three-day event.
The second-generation powertrain features more range and higher top speed, and batteries are located under the vehicle.
Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet. As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada, one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business. Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford.
The 2020 Ford Transit is now available with two new engine options, all-wheel drive, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Tiffany Chang, Transit brand manager, shows us the new van in this video.
Ford's Transit full-size van will enter the 2020 model-year with a heavy refresh that adds an available all-wheel-drive system, two new engine choices, and a 10-speed automatic transmission to improve fuel efficiency.
Washington state’s largest energy provider serving nearly 2 million customers has expanded its electrified fleet with 40 XL-equipped hybrid Ford vehicles, including Transit vans and F-250 trucks.
Ford Motor Co. sold more than 217,000 vans in 2018, which marked the 40th year the company has sold the most vans in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.