The Truth About Cars
MAY 17, 2024
It may be improved fuel economy or ride and handling. It took until 2008 for Chevrolet to have a decent mid-size -- that was, of course, the seventh-gen Malibu. I am still smarting over the loss of the Ford Fusion, which looked great and drove well -- it's only real flaw was a lack of rear headroom.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2010
December 2009 had 28 selling days vs. 26 days in December 2008; all comparisons here are by volume, not by adjusted day sales rate. over December 2008. percent from the same period in 2008. Sales of the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans reached 1,686 units in December, representing 8.0% of all Fusion and Milan sales.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 2, 2011
unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. liter EcoBoost engine will give consumers looking for hybrid-like fuel economy a new, more affordable choice. It was Ford’s largest small car month since May 2008.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2010
The bio-based polyurethane foam will be one of the new features in the new Ford Explorer—which will also deliver fuel economy at least 25% better than the current model—which goes in to production later this year. The 2011 Ford Explorer will feature soy foam in seat cushions and seatbacks. Earlier post.)
Plugs and Cars
APRIL 5, 2008
Imagine for a moment that the world had rejected wind and solar energy, and instead decided to wait for a hydrogen fusion research program to reach fruition. Fortunately for the world, wind and solar are growing rapidly, while hydrogen fusion research remains speculative at best. The 2008 Toyota Prius is 242 g/mi today.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 14, 2009
Ford Motor Company’s US hybrid sales for the first nine months of 2009 are 73% higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, which went on sale in March 2009. Earlier post.). Hybrid customers increasingly are considering Ford. of the total.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 21, 2021
A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. since the Tesla roadster was introduced in 2008. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class.
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