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 accelerate at a rate similar to the gas TC—no rocket ship, to be sure—and achieve a top speed of 75 mph. Not surprisingly, the vehicle is intended for urban work.
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