Ford Transit Custom PHEV makes dynamic debut ahead of fleet trial in the U.K.
12 Sep 2017|2,049 views
Ford's new Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) van, designed to help improve local air quality by running solely on electric power for the majority of city journeys, has made its dynamic debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, U.K. The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transit vans for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017.
The trial will explore how hybrid electric vans can contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity in city use - the toughest working environment for vehicles. Scheduled for volume production in 2019 as part of Ford's global promise to provide customers with affordable and capable electric vehicles, the Transit Custom PHEV has an advanced hybrid system that targets a zero-emission range in excess of 50km, and features the multi-award-winning Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre petrol engine as a range extender.
The EcoBoost engine charges the on-board batteries when longer trips are required between charging stops, providing operators with outstanding efficiency and flexibility. In addition to the zero-emission capability exceeding 50km, the Transit Custom PHEV uses petrol for a target total range of more than 500km to eliminate range anxiety. The PHEV also has an increased payload capacity compared with battery-only electric vehicles, and the ability to offer quick and easy recharging from a standard electricity supply.
Ford's new Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) van, designed to help improve local air quality by running solely on electric power for the majority of city journeys, has made its dynamic debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, U.K. The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transit vans for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017.
The trial will explore how hybrid electric vans can contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity in city use - the toughest working environment for vehicles. Scheduled for volume production in 2019 as part of Ford's global promise to provide customers with affordable and capable electric vehicles, the Transit Custom PHEV has an advanced hybrid system that targets a zero-emission range in excess of 50km, and features the multi-award-winning Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre petrol engine as a range extender.
The EcoBoost engine charges the on-board batteries when longer trips are required between charging stops, providing operators with outstanding efficiency and flexibility. In addition to the zero-emission capability exceeding 50km, the Transit Custom PHEV uses petrol for a target total range of more than 500km to eliminate range anxiety. The PHEV also has an increased payload capacity compared with battery-only electric vehicles, and the ability to offer quick and easy recharging from a standard electricity supply.
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