The Ford Transit Connect Taxi appeals to natural gas proponents.
California Yellow Cab of Santa Anna has placed an order for twenty five Ford Transit Connect Taxis with the intention of operating them using natural gas for fuel. The conversion will be carried out under calibration guidance from Ford; if properly implemented the conversion can be completed without voiding the engine’s warranty. Ford announced the CNG prep-kit earlier this year for the 2011 model Transit Connect and will have vehicles available through dealerships before year end.
Tim Conlon, president of California Yellow Cab, explained, “California Yellow Cab started to use natural gas in 2002 before there were many refueling stations. Now that the infrastructure has built up, we’ll be able to help protect Orange County’s air quality even more with the Transit Connect. It’s a perfect fit for our drivers, and its roomy, easy-to-access interior will appeal to our customers as well.” Conlon expects that California Yellow Cab could become the first taxi company in the Southern California to operate half of its 220-vehicle fleet on natural gas.
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