2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi

Ford presents a model for the year 2011 the Ford Transit Connect Taxi. The car is intended to adjust the model new taxi vans with larger interior that can contain people cargo inside than the sedan models. In addition to the fuel pressure is also enabling efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas). Both CNG and LPG are popular among taxi operators because of their low cost of ownership.

Have been introduced at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show and discussed by the taxi operators, it is very interesting the Ford Transit Connect Taxi, combined with an engine modified by Ford to use CNG/LPG, is designed to meet that need. This marks a new era in ‘green’ transit.

Large interior to accommodate passengers and cargo fell comfortable. The vehicle’s cargo area easily accommodates compressed natural gas tanks directly behind the second-row seat, still allowing ample luggage storage. More attractive it also features an 8.4-inch electronic infotainment and navigation screen that shows cab fare, news, weather, sports scores and stock ticker. With the touch screen, passengers also can select their choice of programming, follow the taxi’s journey on a map, or scroll through a list of points of interest along the route – including restaurants, museums and shops.

Powered with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, it’s expected to deliver an estimated 30 percent improvement in fuel economy over many of today’s traditional taxis. How? Are you interested in trying to be the passenger and must be very nice if the Ford Transit Connect Taxi present in your city.

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2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric

In addition to the Ford Transit Connect Taxi, jointly Ford also introduced the Ford Transit Connect Electric at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric confirmed the zero-emissions small van will use a Force Drive electric powertrain manufactured and integrated by specialty upfitter Azure Dynamics.

Created the minivan as it moves swiftly to load cargo and the battery power flows from the drive motor through the electric powertrain’s motor controller. Owners will have the option of recharging the Ford Transit Connect Electric with either a standard 120V outlet or preferably a 240V charge station installed at the user’s base of operations for optimal recharging in six to eight hours.

The vehicle, which will accelerate at a similar rate as the gas-powered Ford Transit Connect and will have a top speed of 75 mph, has a targeted range of up to 80 miles on a full charge. The vehicle’s charge port is located above the passenger-side rear wheel well. The onboard liquid-cooled 28-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is charged by connecting the charge port to a power outlet. Inside the vehicle, an onboard charger converts the AC power from the electric grid to DC power to charge the battery pack.

In addition to the Ford Transit Connect Electric, Ford plans to bring three more electrified vehicles to market by 2012 – the Focus Electric in 2011, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in 2012 and a next-generation hybrid in 2012.

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2011 Ford Edge

The 2011 Ford Edge is a development of the 2006 Ford Edge. Refresh at the Ford Edge to including three new powertrains, two new transmissions, a bold new exterior design and a completely new interior. This is an effort to give the customer requests to the Ford Edge is more sophisticated.

The new Edge also showcases Ford’s impressive drive to bring new powertrain options to the customer. Both the Ford Edge 3.5-liter V-6 and Ford Edge Sport 3.7-liter V-6 use advanced engine valvetrain technology (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing, or Ti-VCT) and clever control strategies to increase horsepower and torque to best-in-class levels. The 3.5-liter V-6 produces 285 horsepower and 253 ft.-lb. of torque while the 3.7-liter V-6 delivers 305 horsepower and 280 ft.-lb. of torque – all on regular fuel.

The arrival of the new 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine will be mated to a six-speed transmission that will help channel the impressive performance from the new EcoBoost engine. So, fuel economy on the new Ford Edge will be 30 percent better than it was in 2006. Plus, Ford’s newest EcoBoost engine will deliver on the promise of 15 percent fuel economy improvements versus the Ford Edge’s current 3.5-liter V-6 engine while offering the performance feel of a six-cylinder.

The Ford Edge Sport’s class-exclusive 22-inch polished aluminum wheels have distinctive Tuxedo Black spoke accents. Other unique styling cues include a Tuxedo Black grille, smoked headlamp and taillamp treatment, body-color rocker moldings, oval chrome exhaust tips, body-color door cladding and revised body-color lower front and rear fascias.

What you want to have it? So wait presence. The 2011 Ford Edge will be built at Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, and will be available in dealers from the summer of 2010.

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