battery version, at 77.6kWh, providing a range of up to 250 miles. Payload capability for the single-battery model is an impressive 1,186kg, whereas the dual battery variant sacrifices just over 490kg of carrying capacity in exchange for the longer range.
VW has partnered with electrification specialist, ABT, to produce electric versions of its Caddy and Transporter vans. ABT is well- known in EV circles as it is a key player in the FIA Formula E electric racing sport. We will have to wait a little longer for an electric version of the Crafter large van, as it won’t be here until 2021. It will provide the same load area and payload as the diesel model, and its 107-mile range on a single charge makes it suitable for urban operations. Initially, VW will only supply the long wheelbase (LWB) configuration of each model for the UK market, whereas elsewhere in Europe it will offer more variants in terms of body length.
Hybrid success
The Mitsubishi Outlander SUV is described as the most successful plug-in hybrid vehicle ever sold. However, it was impacted by the UK Government recently moving the goalposts for its Plug-In Car Grant, rendering the Outlander ineligible. While the grants might have gone, Mitsubishi has extended the battery range to 28 miles on a single charge, which might sound low, but the manufacturer states it will do more than 400 miles on a full tank of fuel, thanks to the electric range, giving more competitive running costs.
Two truck manufacturers showed off concept vehicles with some impressive specifications. The MAN CitE e-mobility has a low-entry cab that should be appreciated by drivers constantly hopping in and out for busy urban deliveries. MAN quotes a payload of 6,300kg and a maximum range of around 100km, or 67 miles.
The MAN CitE e-mobility has a low-entry cab.
Its rival, DAF, displayed its CF Electric FT tractor unit, which it has developed in partnership with VDL. Interestingly, DAF claims that the battery can be fully recharged in just 30 minutes, meaning that it could be recharged while loading or unloading.
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Ford describes its Eco Blue as a ‘mild hybrid’.
While we can’t expect a pure electric version of the Ford Transit for at least a couple more years, Ford did unveil what it calls a ‘mild hybrid’ version, known as Eco Blue. Whenever the van slows down, the Eco Blue system is designed to capture the energy generated by braking and stores it in a small lithium-ion battery. This helps to power other on-board systems, and the end result is a fuel saving of 3% over the standard Transit, which increases to 8% in the stop-start conditions of more congested town and city centres.
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