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03-02-2009, 11:19 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/European_Union_Flag.jpg Concept BEV_commercial van developed in collaboration with Smith EVs. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=191500)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Ford_Tourneo_Connect_BEV_Concept.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Mar. 2, 2009
2009 Ford Tourneo Connect BEV-100 mile AER concept on display in Geneva.
Cologne, Germany – An all-new look Ford Tourneo Connect is being revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show which introduces the European public to a new interior and exterior design details that will be introduced across the Connect range and Continent later this year. This is not the real news however...
At this year's show, Ford will introduce a fully operational, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Connect and unveil its aggressive global BEV plan to Europe.
The full BEV powertrain showcased in the Tourneo Connect has been developed in collaboration with Smith Electric Vehicles, the European market’s leading battery electric specialist converter of commercial vehicles, and part of the UK-based Tanfield Group of companies.
Since 1920, Smith has converted tens of thousands of vehicles to battery electric power. In the UK and select European markets, Smith already offers BEV variants of Ford’s Transit medium commercial vehicle to fleet customers.
"The Tourneo Connect BEV concept shows how Ford's collaboration with Tanfield is extending the company's global electric vehicle plan to Europe," said John Fleming, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe, "The technology is already available for commercial vehicle applications, and at the 2009 Chicago Show we confirmed that we will launch, with Tanfield as our partner, the Transit Connect van as a full BEV in North America in 2010.
"Although conceptual for now, if there is sufficient interest, this silent, zero emission technology could be applied to the Tourneo Connect quite quickly. We think it would be an ideal solution for taxi use, as a hotel shuttle vehicle or similar inner city application," Fleming added.
“Offering the Ford Connect vehicle family with battery electric power represents the next logical step in our pursuit of even greater fuel economy and sustainability,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development. “We know a growing number of our fleet clients have expressed interest in electrification as a sustainable mobility solution. By leveraging our global team and asset portfolio, we’re able to bring this environmentally friendly, strong ‘silent type’ quickly to market as a van, and we believe there are enormous possibilities for a Tourneo Connect passenger model as well.”
The Connect BEV details
For the Tourneo Connect BEV Concept, a 21 kWh Lithium-Ion Phosphate battery pack drives a 50 kW permanent magnet motor. The motor's output is transmitted to the driveshafts by a single-speed transmission. With this propulsion system, Ford and Tanfield are targeting an all-electric range (AER) of up to 100 miles with a top speed of 70 mph.
Recharging the vehicle is easy with an onboard battery charger that can be plugged directly into a standard electric socket. A full battery charge from empty takes 6 to 8 hours.
"We strongly believe that the Tourneo Connect BEV Concept is pointing in the right direction," said Fleming. "It demonstrates a more than reasonable blend of environmentally responsible performance, day-to-day practicality, and low cost of ownership. We will monitor feedback from the public and the media to this concept very closely, and if there is sufficient interest we will work with Tanfield on a plan to put the vehicle into production."
Ford’s Global Commitment to Sustainable Mobility
The use of the now global Transit/Tourneo Connect vehicle platform showcases Ford’s ability to deliver products with worldwide marketing opportunities.
Powering Ford's electrification drive is its “One Ford” global product vision. The company's aggressive new BEV plan will see a number of pure BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs to market in the US initially and potentially around the world over the next four years.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Ford_Tourneo_Connect_BEV_Concept.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Mar. 2, 2009
2009 Ford Tourneo Connect BEV-100 mile AER concept on display in Geneva.
Cologne, Germany – An all-new look Ford Tourneo Connect is being revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show which introduces the European public to a new interior and exterior design details that will be introduced across the Connect range and Continent later this year. This is not the real news however...
At this year's show, Ford will introduce a fully operational, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Connect and unveil its aggressive global BEV plan to Europe.
The full BEV powertrain showcased in the Tourneo Connect has been developed in collaboration with Smith Electric Vehicles, the European market’s leading battery electric specialist converter of commercial vehicles, and part of the UK-based Tanfield Group of companies.
Since 1920, Smith has converted tens of thousands of vehicles to battery electric power. In the UK and select European markets, Smith already offers BEV variants of Ford’s Transit medium commercial vehicle to fleet customers.
"The Tourneo Connect BEV concept shows how Ford's collaboration with Tanfield is extending the company's global electric vehicle plan to Europe," said John Fleming, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe, "The technology is already available for commercial vehicle applications, and at the 2009 Chicago Show we confirmed that we will launch, with Tanfield as our partner, the Transit Connect van as a full BEV in North America in 2010.
"Although conceptual for now, if there is sufficient interest, this silent, zero emission technology could be applied to the Tourneo Connect quite quickly. We think it would be an ideal solution for taxi use, as a hotel shuttle vehicle or similar inner city application," Fleming added.
“Offering the Ford Connect vehicle family with battery electric power represents the next logical step in our pursuit of even greater fuel economy and sustainability,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development. “We know a growing number of our fleet clients have expressed interest in electrification as a sustainable mobility solution. By leveraging our global team and asset portfolio, we’re able to bring this environmentally friendly, strong ‘silent type’ quickly to market as a van, and we believe there are enormous possibilities for a Tourneo Connect passenger model as well.”
The Connect BEV details
For the Tourneo Connect BEV Concept, a 21 kWh Lithium-Ion Phosphate battery pack drives a 50 kW permanent magnet motor. The motor's output is transmitted to the driveshafts by a single-speed transmission. With this propulsion system, Ford and Tanfield are targeting an all-electric range (AER) of up to 100 miles with a top speed of 70 mph.
Recharging the vehicle is easy with an onboard battery charger that can be plugged directly into a standard electric socket. A full battery charge from empty takes 6 to 8 hours.
"We strongly believe that the Tourneo Connect BEV Concept is pointing in the right direction," said Fleming. "It demonstrates a more than reasonable blend of environmentally responsible performance, day-to-day practicality, and low cost of ownership. We will monitor feedback from the public and the media to this concept very closely, and if there is sufficient interest we will work with Tanfield on a plan to put the vehicle into production."
Ford’s Global Commitment to Sustainable Mobility
The use of the now global Transit/Tourneo Connect vehicle platform showcases Ford’s ability to deliver products with worldwide marketing opportunities.
Powering Ford's electrification drive is its “One Ford” global product vision. The company's aggressive new BEV plan will see a number of pure BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs to market in the US initially and potentially around the world over the next four years.