Ford rolls out more EV chargers for commercial customers

Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, has introduced new charging options for fleet customers, including a new Series 2 AC 80-amp charging station…

Diesel era will end ‘sooner’ than predicted: report

An updated report on sustainable fleets is suggesting the end of the diesel era is nigh, highlighting massive investments in zero-emission vehicles, tightening emissions controls, and rising fuel costs. “The…

When upfitting electric work trucks, don’t just drill baby drill

If there’s one common warning for upfitters working on battery-electric vehicles it’s this: Don’t just drill baby drill. The unfamiliar wiring tucked underneath could be dangerous. “We have no-drill zones,”…

SuperTruck 3 projects to focus on zero-emission trucks

Five OEMs will receive a collective US$127 million to push the limits of emissions-slashing trucks under the third installment of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck program. “DOE [the…

Eaton PTO for Ford TorqShift

Eaton’s vehicle group is launching a Bezares 3940 Series power takeoff (PTO) to fit the Ford TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission. A DIN 5462 output shaft and output adapters allow…

Ford upgrades E-Series, F-650, F-750

Coming off one of the best years in company history for commercial vehicle sales, Ford is adding more customer-driven options to its F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks and E-Series…

Ford betting big on electric vehicles

Ford’s electrification plans include the popular Transit. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Ford Motor Co. is investing invest more than US$11.5 billion into vehicle electrification by 2022 to capitalize on the growing…

Ford introduces new 2017 Super Duty

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ford Commercial Vehicles’ Ford Super Duty chief engineer Craig Schmatz announced the new 2017 Super Duty during the Work Truck Show March 1 in Indianapolis, Ind. Schmatz…