Ford E-Transit year one: 745,000 gallons of gas saved across 12M miles, 57% reduced CO2 output
Ford is celebrating one year of its all-electric E-Transit vehicles hitting roads with a slew of encouraging stats surrounding the EV. Since February of 2022, Ford E-Transit drivers have already completed more than 12 million miles navigating through the US and Canada, alleviating a huge amount of gasoline required for combustion vans of the same size. Lots more to unfold here from Ford, learn more below.
The E-Transit was announced by Ford Motor Company back in 2020 as an all-electric version of its already popular Transit van – perfect for commercial operations and last mile deliveries. We followed the all-electric van as it progressed through development, locked in official pricing, and inevitably reached scaled production at Ford’s facility in Kansas City.
In February of 2022, the first E-Transits starting going out to Ford customers and have continued to grow in popularity and fleet size across the commercial EV industry. Coke Canada began piloting the vans last summer, and most recently, the US Postal Service awarded Ford a contract for over 9,000 E-Transits to use for mail and parcel deliveries.
Using telematics gathered from the E-Transits this past year, Ford Pro has shared some interesting stats that not only show proof of improved sustainability in the commercial segment, but increased adoption by companies choosing to integrate the EVs into their operations around the world.
Ford E-Transit is the best selling electric van
In the US, Canada, and all of Europe at least, but that’s pretty substantial. Ford shared those figures as well as a bunch of other data in a press release today as it celebrates the E-Transit’s first year on public roads.
To date, Ford says the E-Transit has saved over 745,000 gallons of gas that would have otherwise been used by traditional combustion vans, equating to over 4.3 million kg of CO2 spared from entering our Earth’s atmosphere.
Compared to a traditional combustion delivery van, Ford states driving a low-roof E-Transit can deliver a 57% CO2 output reduction over the course of its lifetime in operation. Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis spoke to the electric van’s progress in year one, and the encouraging numbers gained from its telemetry data pertaining to both the environment and customer business operations:
Businesses looking to adopt battery electric technology is happening at a global scale, and E-Transit – along with the Ford Pro one-stop shop of software, services and charging solutions – is at the forefront of that revolution. In its first year on the road, E-Transit has made an immediate impact, and we are just getting started.
The E-Transit has been delivered to all 50 states combining for 6,500 total vans sold at the end of 2022. As the best selling electric van on multiple continents, Ford shared the E-Transit currently accounts for approximately 61% of the entire electric van market. It is also the current sales leader in 28 of the 30 trades recognized by S&P Global Mobility, including construction, retail, and government.
Using the data gathered above, Ford has already put its all-electric wheels into motion with plans to bolster E-Transit production in Kansas City alongside other EV models like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E.
Ford is now targeting an annual production increase of 38,000 on the wings of a $95 million investment that includes the addition of 1,100 union jobs. Those production increases are expected to begin growing as early as next month.
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Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg.
LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of US-based Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC), are teaming up to build the “GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000.” The four-hour system will use Fluence’s Smartstack technology, its latest large-scale energy storage solution.
Once complete, Europe’s largest battery storage project will play a key role in stabilizing Germany’s grid and storing renewable power for when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. It’s designed to deliver essential grid services, support energy trading, and boost energy security as the country phases out fossil fuels.
LEAG’s broader “GigawattFactory” plan combines solar and wind farms with flexible power plants and large-scale batteries across Germany’s Lusatian energy region. “By constructing gigascale storage facilities, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition: ensuring constant power regardless of the availability of renewable energies,” said Adi Roesch, CEO of the LEAG Group.
Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda described the project as a “milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe,” adding that it demonstrates how collaboration and cutting-edge technology can “transform the foundation of our economy and our everyday lives.”
The German government recently reaffirmed the importance of storage in building a secure and affordable clean power system. With this 4 GWh giant, LEAG and Fluence are implementing that priority in one of Europe’s most coal-heavy regions.
Read more: Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2
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The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship SUV
Genesis vehicles already have a unique design that’s hard to miss. The big Creste Grille, Two-Line Quad Lamps, and smooth character lines offer a refined, luxurious look, but Genesis is planning to take it to the next level with the GV90.
The GV90 is an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,” according to Genesis. It will be the luxury brand’s new flagship vehicle and first full-size electric SUV.
We got our first look at the flagship SUV last March after Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show.
The GV90 has been spotted out in public several times now, even flashing high-end features like coach doors and adaptive air suspension, but now, we are finally getting our first look at the production version in real life.
A new video from HealerTV shows the production version of the Genesis GV90 in action. Although it’s still covered in camo, you can see a few slight design changes from the concept shown last year.
The headlights and grille appear closer in design to its current vehicles, but other than that, the GV90 looks essentially the same up front as the Neolun concept.
Since it’s still covered, it’s hard to see where the headlights are connected at this point. From the side and rear, the GV90 looks identical to the concept.
Genesis has yet to announce an official launch date, but the GV90 could debut by the end of the year with sales expected to kick off in mid-2026.
The flagship SUV is rumoured to be the first vehicle to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which it claims will “provide 50% improvement in driving range” compared to its current EVs. It will also serve as a tech beacon, featuring Hyundai’s most advanced connectivity and safety tech.
We will learn official prices and final specs soon, but one thing is for sure: it won’t be cheap. The Genesis GV90 is expected to start at around $100,000, but higher trims could cost significantly more with added features and options.
Genesis is also introducing its first hybrid, the GV80, next year, followed by its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70. The EREV is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. There’s also an off-road SUV in the works, which will likely arrive as a 2027 model.
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