transit connect electric

Driving a world of difference in a light-duty electric vehicle.

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect—North American Truck of the Year.

azuredynamics.com ford.com Azure Dynamics Corporation (AZD) and Ford Motor Company have joined in a collaborative effort to deliver the Transit Connect Electric for the North American market.
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Level 2 Charge Port Gearbox

The vehicle is connected to Fixed-ratio gear reduction increases torque and
the electrical grid through this has integrated park pawl.
port when charging. Capable
of 120V or 240V AC charging.
Electric Power Steering
12V powered smart system takes information from vehicle
High-Voltage Battery speed and steering sensors to provide the correct amount of
Liquid cooled 28 kWh lithium- assist which reduces energy consumption.
ion battery pack with internal
sensors and controller. Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
Processes all driver and component inputs in order to control
vehicle operation.
High-Voltage Junction Box
Distributes DC power from
battery to components and PTC Electric Heater
contains high-voltage fuses. Converts high-voltage DC power to heat. Used
for interior heating and windshield defrosting.

Level 2 Charger Electric Coolant Pump

Uses 120V or 240V AC input 12V powered pump circulates
from charge port. Converts AC coolant through battery pack,
power to DC power to charge traction system, DC/DC con-
battery in 6 to 8 hours at 240V. verter and heat exchanger.

Motor Controller &

Inverter A/C Compressor
Converts DC from the battery Integrated motor, compressor and
to 3 phase AC for the traction controller powered by high-voltage
motor. Controls the speed and DC. Used for interior air conditioning.
torque of the traction motor.
Electric Vacuum Pump
Provides vacuum for the power brake booster.
Traction Motor
Converts electrical energy to
wheel torque. Speed & torque DC/DC Converter
outputs are based on accelera- Converts high-voltage DC power to keep the 12V battery
tor input. charged and to supply power for 12V accessories.

battery electric attributes Ford transit connect attributes

azd force drive tm battery electric system •  GVWR: 5,005 lbs •  AdvanceTrac® with RCS® (Roll Stability Control™)
•  28 kWh, lithium-ion battery (supplied by Johnson Controls-Saft) •  Maximum payload: 1000 lbs (estimated) •  Standard front and front seat-side airbags
•  Driving range: up to 80 miles (drive cycle dependent) •  114.6 in. wheelbase and high roof •  Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System
•  Charge time: 6 to 8 hours with 240V/30A supply •  Over 135 cu. ft. of cargo space •  39-ft. curb-to-curb turning radius
•  Max speed: 75 mph •  2 sliding side doors, 2 swinging rear doors •  Cargo vans have seating for 2 and an open cargo box
•  Able to ascend up to 20% grade •  Low side and rear load floor
•  Ambient operational temp: -30° F to 120° F*
*  Some power reduction may occur above 110° F and lower temperatures require pre-conditioning.  SPC500908-A
Specifications preliminary and subject to change upon introduction of the Transit Connect Electric 2010.