Ford Pro expands charging solutions with new lineup of chargers, product enhancements
The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options are designed for commercial vehicle use.
Ford nearly doubles electric F-150 lightning production
Ford Motor Co. said it is planning to double production of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 vehicles per year to meet high demand for the first all-electric version of its vehicle. Beginning Thursday, the first group of reservation holders will be invited to begin placing orders for
GSA modifies contract with REV Group Co. to include electric ambulances
REV Group Inc. announced its subsidiary REV Ambulance Group Orlando Inc’s. contract with the U.S General Services Administration (GSA) has been amended to include zero-emissions battery electric ambulances from Wheeled Coach and Leader. The battery electric Type II ambulances utilize a Ford Transit T350 Chassis with Lightning eMotors electric conversion. The High Roof Transit vans
Ford rolls out new offerings and enhancements to its line of commercial vehicles
Focused on providing a complete portfolio of light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, as well as enhancing existing products, Ford used the 2020 Work Truck Show to showcase a range of new offerings. Headlining the company’s announcements was that an all-electric Ford Transit commercial van is on its way for the 2022 model year. While full
Ford says it will electrify the F-150, Super Duty
Ford Motor Co. is planning to launch full battery-electric F-150 and Super Duty pickups, company officials told investment analysts recently, according to a report from the Detroit News. According to the report, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, said, “We’re going to be electrifying the F-Series, both battery-electric and hybrid. And we’re doing the
Ford, Volkswagen explore strategic alliance, potential development of commercial trucks
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co. announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and have plans to explore a potential strategic alliance. Among the areas the two companies are exploring is the potential to develop a range of commercial vehicles together. VW and Ford said any strategic alliance would not involve equity arrangements, including cross
Ford creates Commercial Solutions department, introduces Data Services product
Ford Commercial Solutions, a newly created department of Ford Motor Co., has introduced Data Services, a fleet telematics offering that gives fleet managers and telematics service providers direct access to OEM-grade vehicle data for improved fleet management. According to Ford, the Ford Commercial Solutions business unit has a goal of helping fleets improve their operational effectiveness
Ford introduces new generation of Transit Connect cargo van
Ford Motor Co. has introduced the new generation of its Transit Connect cargo van. This is the third generation of the Transit Connect vans, and the first since 2014 model year. The company also introduced a new Transit Connect passenger wagon. Available powertrains for the Transit Connect cargo van include the standard 2L, four-cylinder gasoline
Ford reveals 2018 F-150
Ford Motor Co. reveals the 2018 edition of its F-150 pickup truck. The new F-150 boasts new front and rear styling, advanced technologies like including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and improved engine options. Related Read: View our photo gallery of the Ford Super Duty here. Features of the new F-150 include the following: It adds an
Ford Super Duty to offer trailer-focused adaptive cruise control, adaptive steering
Ford Motor Co. has announced that the newest Super Duty trucks will feature a host of driver-assistance technology, including adaptive cruise control and adaptive steering.
