Ford Vans Go Green

Ford has timed it to perfection – the maker has just announced its first ever Econetic green Transit.

The eco new commercial vehicle promises over 39mpg when it is launched in the autumn – and, as the vans range comes in at below 3.5 tonnes, it’s also eligible for the Government’s new car scrap sales incentive.

A name already well proven in Fiesta and Focus passenger cars, the new Econetic Transit is based on the front-drive Transit 280 SWD panel van.

It uses a 2.2-litre TDCi 115PS engine, to produce ‘best in class’ low CO2 emissions of 189g/km.

Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain, said: ‘We appreciate that our commercial vehicle customers have a clear interest in saving fuel and lowering their cost of ownership.

‘At the same time, environmental friendliness is also growing in importance for them, and with the new Transit Econetic, they can achieve both.’

Low-resistance tyres, low-drag wheeltrims, a gearchange indicator light and new engine management software all help make the difference.

But the most stand-out aspect is that it comes with a standard 70mph limiter!

This helps keep speeds down, saving further fuel… but may prove controversial with CV drivers.

Ford has yet to announce prices for the green new Transit, which is also joined by a green version of the smaller Transit Connect.

But, thanks to the Government incentive scheme, it’s potentially a good-value go-green offer Ford dealers can take to businesses.

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Source [Car Dealer Magazine]