Brett Wheatley previously served as Ford’s director of Mobility Businesses and was responsible for leading strategic growth within Ford Autonomous Vehicles.
The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel-cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis.
The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds, ideal for delivery trucks and shuttle buses.
With a capacity for 24 passengers and designed to hold enough battery charge for eight hours of service, trolleys electrified by Motiv are ideal for people moving services with predictable routes.
Propane autogas, the term used for propane when used in an on-road engine, has both economic and environmental benefits.
Beyond offering access to demand response software, the company's transit innovators are offering essential transit planning support during this time of uncertainty.
To date, more than 400 locations across metro Atlanta are already connected with CV technology.
Canada's Brampton Transit will add diesel-hybrid electrics, while a Floridian microtransit provider will add wheelchair-accessible cutaways.
New offerings will be built on Ford Transit and F550 chassis.
Developed by Ford, the community-centered initiative will explore a city’s transportation needs and then collaborate on new solutions.