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MARCH 9, 2015

Ford announced the official production start of the new twin-scroll 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Edge, launching in first quarter of 2015. liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Edge, launching in first quarter of 2015. liter EcoBoost engine for Ford of Europe-built vehicles.

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JUNE 21, 2021

A Henry Ford Health System study published in The Laryngoscope shows that head and neck injuries caused by use of e-scooters have been on the rise since rideshare systems were introduced to the public in late 2017. The estimated national total of electric scooter cases from 2009 to 2019 was 103,943 (95% CI: 79,650–128,237).

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The number of cars and light trucks on the road in the US reached 247.9 years in Q2 2013, almost a full year older than was recorded in Q2 2009. Other findings include: General Motors had the highest share of VIO at 26.6%, followed by Ford (18.9%), Toyota (12.6%) and Chrysler (12.5%). and 13.5%, respectively. Imports had a 51.8%

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JANUARY 31, 2011

Ford Motor Company has designated BAF Technologies, Inc., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017. Background.

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MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. Repair works under the Ford warranty will be provided by Ford dealers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

The top two vendors of hybrids in the US, Toyota and Ford, each reported strong gains in hybrid sales in March 2010 year-on-year. Ford reported hybrid sales of 3,050 units, up 69.3% from March 2009. Overall, Toyota reported an increase in total light duty vehicle sales of 40.7% year-on-year to 2,231 units. year-on-year.

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JULY 5, 2010

Ford Motor Company has delivered its best ever first-half new vehicle sales of 301,524 units in China during the first six months of 2010, representing 53% compared to sales figures from January to June 2009. Ford passenger car sales surged 46% to 151,779 units. Ford Motor China 1H sales, excluding Volvo, are 285,991 units.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

But it’s clear automakers can rise to this new challenge, as Ford, Nissan and Toyota each earn superior ratings for some models. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander earn superior ratings. As we expected, most of these pedestrian AEB systems don’t work very well in the dark.

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APRIL 1, 2009

Sales of light-duty vehicles in the US dropped 36.8% by volume year-on-year in March 2009 to 857,735 units, according to figures from Autodata. to 444,892 units, while sales of light-duty trucks dropped 39.0% The SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in March 2009 was 9.86 Click to enlarge. to 412,843 units.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Ashwoods has already delivered more than 130 of its Hybrid Transit vans, launched in 2009, to public and private sector fleets. Ashwoods says that its Stop/Start Module is suitable for most light commercial vehicles, including panel vans such as the Ford Transit and car-derived vans like the Vauxhall Combo. Stop/start.

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APRIL 3, 2009

US sales of hybrids in March 2009 as reported by the automakers dropped 44% by volume year-on-year to 21,433 units; that performance was worse than the total light duty vehicle market, which posted a 36.8% new vehicle market share for hybrids in March—down from 2.82% in March 2008, but the highest mark so far in 2009.

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

This reporter recalls a presentation from the long-vanished British firm Modec, a startup making light delivery vans, which said even back in 2009 that fleet managers would see a lifetime payback on what were then very expensive BEV cargo vans. Ford announced its E-Transit only in November 2020, and deliveries started in February 2022.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

The new Ford GT on display in the Ford stand at NAIAS. In December, Ford President and CEO Mark Fields said Ford would focus on five key areas of innovation, one of them being performance. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

Ford spent a lot of money and a lot of time on the development of the MN12 platform. An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Australia’s GoAuto notes that the new Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel ( earlier post ), with fuel consumption of 3.7 More specifically, according to the Australian government’s GreenVehicleGuide : Ford Fiesta Econetic and Toyota Prius. L/100km (63.6 L/100km (60 mpg US) under the same test cycle. Urban Extra. Elec/Gasol. Fiesta Econetic.

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MAY 17, 2012

The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). The CRC Engine Durability study took duplicates of eight different vehicle model engines spanning 2001-2009 model years. Background.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. to 8.3%) and is projected to triple from MY 2009-2011 (to 13.7%); turbocharging is projected to double in MY 2011 (from 3.5% to 11.1%); and both 6-speed and 7-speed transmissions approximately doubled from MY 2009-2011 (from 24.7% in MY 2009. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

Prior to his current position, Tinskey led Ford’s product planning and product management activities for hybrids and for developing and implementing the electric vehicle strategy announced last January ( earlier post ). Ford’s product approach to electrification. Currently, Ford has four full hybrids on the market. Mike Tinskey.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Of the five light-duty vehicle types, cars have the highest average adjusted fuel economy of 28.3 Light truck market share. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

This reporter recalls a presentation from the long-vanished British firm Modec, a startup making light delivery vans, which said even back in 2009 that fleet managers would see a lifetime payback on what were then very expensive BEV cargo vans. Ford announced its E-Transit only in November 2020, and deliveries started in February 2022.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids in October 2009 rose 11.4% October 2009 had 28 selling days, while October 2008 had 27. Reported hybrid sales include those from Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM and Nissan; Mercedes-Benz is not breaking out sales of its new S400 Hybrid. The SAAR in October 2009 was 10.46 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids rose 21% year-on-year by volume in November 2009 to 20,003 units. Overall light-duty vehicle sales were essentially flat for the month, according to figures from Autodata, with 746,928 units sold in November 2009, compared to 746,789 units in November 2008. in October 2009. in October 2009.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 13, 2024

The 2008 Sable was available in just six exterior colors: Light Ice Blue, Dark Ink Blue, Black, Oxford White, Silver Birch and Merlot; it appears that nearly all of them were Dark Ink Blue or Black. The original Sable was a Mercurized Ford Taurus , sold from the 1986 through 2005 model years. The Freestyle became the Taurus X.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2016

The new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine production line at Dagenham Engine Plant will reduce water and energy consumption by more than 50%. Dagenham Engine Plant is Ford’s largest diesel engine production facility globally, and produced the first EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) in April this year. The all-new 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% September 2009 SAAR. Reported hybrid sales by month.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. Just like, say, Ford—which was then in the process of killing Mercury, to leave it with only Ford and Lincoln. Photo courtesy of FedEx. The BrightDrop Zevo 600.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Characteristics of light-duty vehicles for four select model years. mpg US (11.2

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

All-new, 7-seat Ford C-MAX. Ford will launch the all-new, 7-seat C-MAX, introduced this past week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in North America in late 2011 as a “whitespace” vehicle. The all-new, next-generation Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback models are scheduled to launch late in calendar year 2010 in the United States.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Ford and Azure. The vehicle will be badged with both the Ford Blue Oval and Azure’s Force Drive logo. Battery electric Ford Focus passenger car in 2011.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

The team then compared resale values with the total cost of owning and operating diesel- and gasoline-fueled passenger cars and light-duty trucks. For trucks, they used the Silverado 2500HD, RAM 2500 and Ford F250 diesel and gasoline versions. As cabin size increases, more trucks are installed with diesel engines. Elisabeth A.

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JUNE 9, 2009

Chester and Horvath (2009). Ranges in passenger occupancy can easily change the relative performance of modes, with large aircraft performing better than light rail in some of the areas investigated. Chester and Horvath (2009). Of the non-road modes (rail and air), light aircraft showed the worst performance per PKT.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 2, 2009

Knittel, 2009. Based on detailed model-level data for US light-duty vehicles from 1980 to 2006, a recent analysis by a UC Davis researcher found that if weight, horsepower and torque had been held at their 1980 levels, fuel economy for both passenger cars and light trucks could have increased by nearly 50% from 1980 to 2006.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Aluminum companies are in an “ ebullient mood ”, WSD says, due in part to the aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 ( earlier post ) and an Aluminum Association report, authored by the Ducker Worldwide consulting group, forecasting that by 2025 three-in-four pickup trucks will have an all-aluminum body. Earlier post.). —“AutoBody Warfare”.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Overall sales of light duty vehicles in the US rose 1% to 1,261,977 units in August, according to figures from Autodata. There were 26 selling days in August 2009, vs. 27 in August 2008. Compared to July 2009 results, however, hybrid sales rose 9.2% month-to-month in August; sales of all light-duty vehicles jumped 26.5%.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Featuring an innovative light-weight aluminum bearing housing and mixed-flow turbine, BorgWarner’s new EFR-7163 turbocharger achieves up to 550 hp while using a small B1 frame size that fits easily into a tight engine bay. liter engine and a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited driven by a Cummins 6B diesel engine.

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