http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/ Engadget Comments for Ford's electric Transit Connect has the power to move you -- and all your stuff http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSfkuOBpJxU
]]>Feb 10th 2009 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Oh, could also use something like, a vain racing stripe..

This thing says "Local Visiting Nurses Medical Supply Company Fleet Vehicle' like, Hardcore.
Also, probably be the next GeekSquad vehicle. ]]>Feb 10th 2009 9:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 9:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
*cragbit rubs eyes*

*cragbit looks at minivan in the picture*

Seriously, you cant be that stupid. Can you?]]>Feb 10th 2009 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.autocentre.ua/truck/07/06/images/06/Ford_Connect_IMG_0099.jpg

dsh, you fail.]]>Feb 10th 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/10948_100209100434.jpg

Note the image, from TFA, which does not contain rear seats. Transit vans are, pretty much by definition, commercial vehicles designed for hauling around stuff in the back (stuff not meaning your 7 kids).

C'est la vie.]]>Feb 10th 2009 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
Based on that picture, there is no way in hell that could be called a mini-van, it only has 2 rows of seats. It would best fit the category of Compact SUV or Crossover Utility Vehicle.]]>Feb 10th 2009 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 2:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 9:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 11th 2009 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/01/11/ford-electrified-vehicle-overview/

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company

]]>Feb 10th 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/As ugly as the Transit is in my own eyes, my first thought upon seeing this article was, "That's my next car." It's so awesomely utilitarian and inherently maintenance-free that it would take a LOT to get me to buy a sexy sports car as a daily driver instead.]]>Feb 10th 2009 10:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://twitter.com/scottmonty

Scott

]]>Feb 10th 2009 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
That being said, I'm looking forward to the future generations of these vehicles (lets face it, internal combustion is long overdue to be replaced).]]>Feb 11th 2009 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Transit_Connect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Transit]]>Feb 10th 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.smithelectricvehicles.com to see all the other EVs that Smith produce, some of which are coming to America soon, starting with the Smith Newton which is kinda big and arrives this summer. Ford are partnering with Smith for the 2010 electric van, but Smith themselves are bringing a bunch of their own EVs to the Work Trucks show in Chicago in early March. ]]>Feb 10th 2009 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 10th 2009 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
as anyone in the UK will tell you, [since the 1960's], all electric vehicles have been used to haul heavy cargo loads on extensive delivery routes. day in day out.

they were called milk floats.

which uncoincidentally, is a derogatory term/nickname for the prius in the uk

]]>Feb 10th 2009 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
More importantly, Ford did NOT destroy the remaining vehicles at the end of the program. A number of them were sold for spare parts, others have been refurbished, and more recently, some have been rescued and sent to Norway.

Ford is quite serious about our electrification programs and our overall commitment to the environment. Please take them time to more fully explore http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/environment for more information, or catch me on Twitter.

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company

]]>Feb 10th 2009 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
More importantly, Ford did NOT destroy the remaining vehicles at the end of the program. A number of them were sold for spare parts, others have been refurbished, and more recently, some have been rescued and sent to Norway.

Ford is quite serious about our electrification programs and our overall commitment to the environment. Please take them time to more fully explore http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/environment for more information, or catch me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/scottmonty.

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company

]]>Feb 10th 2009 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
Get it right Ford. Know your demographic better. ]]>Feb 10th 2009 8:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/
I like a vehicle I can put "stuff" in. Great for going to garage sales and flea markets... I'm sick of being wedged into shoebox vehicles just to get better mileage. I would really love an electric vehicle.

Shame on you GM for crushing all those EV-1's... corporate dimwits.

The design could use a little help though. Needs some more windows and bit more of an aerodynamic design. But this is a good start, Ford. ]]>Feb 10th 2009 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 11th 2009 4:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 11th 2009 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/Feb 12th 2009 3:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/fords-electric-transit-connect-has-the-power-to-move-you-and/May 6th 2009 9:16PM