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Ford Anticipates 10-25% Of Its Global Fleet to Be Electrified by 2020

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Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. In 2009, Ford sold 4.817 million units worldwide, down from 5.532 million in 2008. Focus, Transit Connect, C-Max, S-Max), the C-sized platform represents more than 2 million units a year. Nancy Gioia.

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Ford US sales up 5% in April; SUVs post an April record, hybrid sales down 31%

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Retail sales grew 7%, while fleet sales were up 1%—the company’s best April retail sales in nine years. Once the plant is fully online, Ford will be able to fill many fleet orders—especially the regular cab and long cargo box configurations popular with these customers. This represents Mustang’s best April sales since 2006.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. A growing number of hybrid and electric cars are offered in the Hertz Green Travel Collection. However, the company pulled the plug on U.S.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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annual increase; meeting the EU targets for 2008-2015 requires a 2.5% They include a battery-electric Transit Connect commercial van in 2010, a battery-electric Ford Focus passenger car in 201l, and the next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012. Meeting the California Pavley regulations will require about a 5.8%

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Retail sales were down 9% while fleet sales declined 47%. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Jeep Compass sales were up 95% (2,727 units) versus July 2008.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Although the battery systems is not inexpensive, Donaghy says “ For a commercial fleet operator they can see the benefit because they will be operating their vehicles for 14 years or more. After four years they’ll be cost neutral; these guys understand the cost of their fleets down to the pence per mile. ”. gallon in January 2009.

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