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2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric

[ Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Ford, New Cars ]

Motor Company introduced the electric Transit Connect in 2010 Chicago Auto Show and confirmed the zero-emission small van will be owned by fleet operators, “later in the year 2010.
2011 propulsion system will use integrated electric drive Force and manufactured by Azure Dynamics special upfitter.

2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric

The 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric is among the first electric vehicles from this American automaker. Based on a design sold in several worldwide markets, Transit Connect Electric can seat 2, 4, or 5 passengers. It has minivan-like sliding rear-side doors and two rear “barn doors” similar to a commercial van. These vans are front-wheel drive. Transit Connect Electric is powered by a 74-horsepower electric motor and a 28-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The sole transmission is a single-speed unit that functions like an automatic. Ford claims a range of 80 miles, a top speed of 75 mph, and a charge time of 6-8 hours on a 240-volt circuit. Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and front-side airbags. Some of the commercial-friendly features on the conventional Transit Connect, including an in-dash computer with Internet access and available printer, a tool-inventory system, and a vehicle-tracking device for fleet users, may be offered on the Transit Connect Electric. We have not yet tested the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric.