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The latest model of Transit Connect from Ford, which was released at the end of the last year but came out as model of this year, is one very powerful tool mainly for the small business. It is very customizable utility van that has a car base and it will perform best in urban environment. The utility van is very flexible and may take any form and do almost every job. For first time, we may see Ford with two new power trains for Transit Connect and those are the nature gas powered vehicles and a new greener vision with the one powered by batteries electric vehicle. The nature gas powered version has a propane version as well and they both have pre-customized taxi version. The battery-powered electric vehicle may achieve maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), which again outlines the main purpose - the urban environment. The electric motor uses liquid-cooled 28 KWh lithium-ion batteries, which will allow maximum distance of 128 km (80 miles) per charge. The whole battery pack is nicely fitted under the floor in the space that is used for the fuel tank, which does not take any space from the 3,8 cubic meters (135 cubic feet) free space available for cargo or passenger seats. The placement of the batteries has one other benefit and that is the lower center of gravity because they add extra 180 kg (400 pounds) to the weight of the vehicle at relatively low point. For people who are searching for cheaper alternative fuel vehicles, Ford offer natural gas and propane powered versions of the Transit Connect. The models are released fully prepared, for either of the two alternative fuels, right from the production line. The fuel lines and the tanks will be installed on the models mostly by contractors like Roush. The newest trend available for Ford Transit Connect for the natural gas/propane versions of the model is the Transit Connect Taxi. Most of the taxis in the urban fleets are using natural gas and propane as fuel from long ago. Despite that, Ford are offering a gasoline power train for the pre-customized Taxi version. The Transit Connect Taxi is well balanced between functionality and good look. The sliding doors insure wide space for getting in and out of the car and they will be very comfortable for passengers. The other comfortable side is the rear passenger seat which may be pulled three inches back for more room for your legs. This will place Ford Transit Connect Taxi amongst the most preferred choices for taxi companies. The system Ford’s Work Solutions is optional but it will support you with better management of the workforces or a fleet of vehicles by creating invoices, track tools and work orders. (You can find interesting ford transit diesel from the Danish site of the company or read more about Ford Focus))
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