Ford joins CO2 bandwagon

The Ford Transit, Fords most popular commercial vehicle in Europe has joined the CO2 reduction party as well as investing its fuel economy.

The new Transit is to go on sale this year the ECOnetic is a front-wheel drive Transit 280 panel van with a short wheelbase and 2.2-liter 115 PS Duratorq TDCi engine. CO2 emissions, according to Ford, are 189 g/km while its targeted fuel economy is 39.2 mpg.

Steve Kimber Fords commercial vehicle director 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,'

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