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Spartan chills Ford fleet event with its reefer 2019 Transit
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services recently revealed its refrigerated 2019 Ford Transit van in Washington, D.C. Spartan, which calls the van the industry’s most advanced temperature-controlled cargo van conversion, let attendees at the 2019 MY Ford Fleet Preview at FedEx Field get a closer look. “We’re committed to understanding our customer’s unique needs and delivery challenges. […]
June 25, 2018
Class 3-6
Oregon fleet reporting substantial fuel savings, lower emissions with XL hybrid vans
Rogue Valley Transportation District in Oregon announced that six XL hybrid-electric (HEV) passenger vans that it recently acquired are already providing impressive fuel savings when compared to the fleet’s conventional vans. Rogue Valley reported that its XL Ford Transit vans are seeing more than a 25 percent increase in MPG over their conventional Transit vans. […]
June 20, 2018
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Class 3-6
Lightning Electric announces 150-mile electric Ford Transit
Lightning Systems recently announced that its electric Ford Transit product line will expand to include a 150-mile version. The Colorado-based company currently offers 50- and 100-mile variants. “The new 150-mile Lightning Electric Ford Transit provides an answer for our customers who need more range for longer cargo and shuttle routes,” said Lightning Systems CEO Tim […]
June 13, 2018
Class 3-6
Ford’s self-driving delivery service with Postmates includes drivers
Ford announced today that it’s operating a self-driving delivery service with on-demand delivery platform Postmates which features actual drivers. Yes, you read that right. Research vehicles for Ford’s 70-plus business pilots in Miami and Miami Beach are designed to appear as self-driving, however, they are manually driven by experienced drivers. The focus of the company’s […]
June 11, 2018
Class 3-6
Ryder reserves 500 Chanje medium-duty electric vans
Ryder System announced that it has reserved 500 new Chanje Energy medium-duty electric panel vans, expanding its North American electric commercial truck rental and ChoiceLease fleet. The reservation will be executed as lease agreements for the Chanje electric vehicles (EVs) are finalized. Ryder is the exclusive sales channel and service partner for Chanje and its medium-duty EV […]
June 10, 2018
Class 3-6
Lower costs, better efficiency & telematics attracting more fleets to XL hybrid trucks and vans
XL announced this week that it’s upfitting a combined 38 hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric trucks and vans for the City of Seattle, Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach to improve fleet efficiency, increase MPG and reduce CO2 emissions. The municipalities expect to see a 25 percent increase in MPG on hybrid […]
June 5, 2018
Class 3-6
Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD rolling out in California
Lightning Systems announced today that it received an executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to market its Lightning Electric battery-powered drivetrain for the Ford Transit 350HD. Lightning Systems was one of the first to test under the newly released 2018 CARB efficiency and range validation test procedures for medium-duty vehicles at the […]
June 4, 2018
Class 3-6
FCA and Waymo to add up to 62K self-driving vans
FCA and Waymo announced today a partnership expansion that will include the addition of up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo’s self-driving fleet. This venture builds upon a previous commitment, announced in January, to deliver thousands of vehicles to Waymo’s driverless transportation service. Vehicle delivery is expected to begin in late 2018. FCA and Waymo also […]
May 31, 2018
Class 3-6
New Enterprise fleet in San Diego cutting emissions & maintenance costs
The San Diego County Office of Education recently announced that it’s getting new vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management which it says will save the county $1.1 million in maintenance costs while reducing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions by 30 percent over the next 10 years. “Our partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management is not only saving […]
May 27, 2018
Class 3-6
GM recalling 2014-2017 Chevy Express & GMC Savana
GM is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power window switches that may be susceptible to corroding and catching fire. GM reports that liquid may leak into the driver’s power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance and increasing the risk of fire. GM will notify owners, […]
May 20, 2018
Class 3-6
Ford plug-in hybrid Transit going to work in Spain
Ford announced today that it will begin testing plug-in hybrid electric Transit vans in Valencia, Spain. Ford, which is already investigating how plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can benefit fleets while addressing emissions concerns in London, teamed up with government entities in Valencia to take on air quality and productivity challenges there. “At Ford, we […]
May 9, 2018
Class 3-6
Ford recalling an additional 26,000 Transit vans
Ford announced today that it’s adding an additional 26,000 vehicles to an existing safety recall for 2015-2017 Ford Transit vans. Vehicles equipped with a trailer tow module may be susceptible to water intrusion into the module and connector resulting in potential wiring corrosion and damage to the module. Ford reports that these vehicles were not […]
May 2, 2018
Class 3-6
2019 Ford Transit Connect gets new driver-assist tech & only diesel in the segment
Ford recently introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect cargo van with new and exclusive driver-assist technologies and two new drivetrains including the only available diesel in the segment. The Ford Transit Connect continues its market dominance with a 46 percent share of the compact van segment. More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold […]
April 19, 2018
Class 3-6
XL: Emissions concerns, rising gas prices attracting more fleets to hybrids
Washington state Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently announced the acquisition of 40 new 2018 Ford Transit vans equipped with XL hybrid systems. The upgrade is expected to reduce each van’s carbon footprint by up to 20 percent and increase fuel economy by as much as 25 percent. One of the vans will be on display until […]
April 18, 2018
Class 3-6
Lightning Systems releases MPGe numbers on all-electric Ford Transit 350HD & embarks on test drive tour
Lightning Systems announced today fuel efficiency ratings for its all-electric Ford Transit that are roughly 130 percent greater than its gasoline counterpart. The news comes as Lightning Systems kicks off a multi-city tour this week to offer fleets a closer look and a chance to test drive the LightningElectric Ford Transit 350HD. Lightning’s Ford Transit […]
April 4, 2018
Class 3-6
Reading unveils lighter van body for Ford Transit Cutaway
Reading Truck Body recently unveiled its newest steel enclosed van body, the Ready Van SL (RVSL) Steelhawk for the Ford Transit Cutaway. The RVSL Steelhawk weighs up to 700 pounds less than current RVSL models and offers up to 4,000 pounds of payload capacity. Reading reports that the lighter Steelhawk does not compromise on durability […]
March 15, 2018
Class 3-6
Lightning Systems announces fuel cell option for all-electric Ford Transit
Lightning Systems has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for its all-electric system for Ford Transit which is expected to roll out this month. The LightningElectric battery conversion package available for Ford Transit as part of Ford’s eQVM program was announced last September. Customer deliveries will begin this month as planned. The new […]
March 12, 2018
Class 3-6
Ford debuts new powertrains, tech upgrades for Transit Connect cargo van
Ford is adding two new powertrain options to its 2019 Transit Connect cargo van, including the only available diesel in the segment. At the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on Tuesday night, the Detroit automaker pulled the curtain back on a host of upgrades to its compact commercial van, including new and exclusive driver-assist technologies like […]
March 9, 2018
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