Let's talk about the new Ford Transit Van
Anything Ford Transit Van related. What up-fitters are going to build on it, gas/diesel, mileage, tire size, seats, floor plans, sizes, etc. All I ask is to keep it about the Ford Transit Van.
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I think the vans actually compliment each other, just like there is room for Ford and Mercedes cars.
I do think the Ford EB gasser is going to be a great "B" platform, just because it has most of the diesel advantages, but none of the headaches. I wonder if Roadtrek could use their engine generator technology to their advantage with the EB here. Since there is no DPF to plug up, a gasser should be able to idle a long time without going into limp home mode. Since the turbos are not doing much boosting, the fuel consumption is of a small displacement V-6 at 800 or so RPM, so in northern areas, this might be a good way to have E-Trek like abilities without needing a generator.
I do think the Ford EB gasser is going to be a great "B" platform, just because it has most of the diesel advantages, but none of the headaches. I wonder if Roadtrek could use their engine generator technology to their advantage with the EB here. Since there is no DPF to plug up, a gasser should be able to idle a long time without going into limp home mode. Since the turbos are not doing much boosting, the fuel consumption is of a small displacement V-6 at 800 or so RPM, so in northern areas, this might be a good way to have E-Trek like abilities without needing a generator.
