With the new geofencing technology, the new Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid, you use the gasoline engine as a range extender when you need it, and automatically run on clean electricity when local emissions requirements dictate. This is a very practical and environmentally friendly solution, both for those who depend on vans with a certain range and authorities who want to fight the growing problem of pollution in European cities.
Geofencing is a virtual boundary defined by GPS technology. When the new rechargeable hybrid van passes such a limit, it will automatically switch to the electric engine propulsion. The mileage and time spent in the low-emission zone are stored as encrypted data and can be shared with local authorities to show that the car was run on clean electricity.
A large number of European cities have already introduced low-emission zones. These help improve air quality by preventing the most polluting cars from driving there.
A large test project with 20 Transit Custom rechargeable hybrids - carried out in London, showed that as much as 75% of the mileage was on clean electricity.
The new Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid is the first rechargeable hybrid in the 1-tonne van segment. The Ford Transit PHEV is powered by a 92.9 kW electric motor and a 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The battery is charged in less than 4.5 hours with a regular home charger and in less than 3 hours using a public charging station.
Ford's award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost petrol engine works exclusively as a range extender. It charges the battery on those trips where charging from the mains and braking energy regeneration do not provide sufficient range.
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The new Ford Transit Custom has become an even nicer car that is more comfortable, convenient and packed with smart features and technologies than the previous generation.
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