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deedayon Mar 25, 2010 9:57am
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DT&E order 19 transit connects
DT&E order 19 transit connectsNo NR on this from the company, is it a typo as they are taking the ICE version first no doubt in my mind they will be one of the lead customers for the electric version from the NR follows
Following yesterday's announcement that
Canada Post would acquire 1,175
FordTransit Connects for its fleet, DTE Energy has acquired 19 of the vans as part of its sustainability efforts. DTE Energy is one of two utilities that dominate the Michigan market for electricity and natural gas. DTE Energy is currently using the first batch of vehicles to deliver inter-office mail as well as deliver equipment and materials from warehouses.
The Transit Connect is rated at 22 miles per gallon in the city and 25 mpg on the highway by the EPA which is the primary reason for DTE to choose it. The Transit Connect is replacing full-size vans and pickups in these initial applications and is achieving double the real world mileage. Some of the service personnel that use the Transit Connect are on call so they take the vehicles home. Having an enclosed vehicle like the TC provides extra security for parts and tools as well as extra convenience for reaching everything.