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APRIL 16, 2013

Henkel Corporation’s automotive group has introduced the BONDERITE Flex Process in North America on the 2013 Ford F-150. The 2013 F-150 features an aluminum hood. The BONDERITE process is also used on the 2013 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger.

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APRIL 1, 2013

In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L Ti-VCT V-8 and 3 mpg higher than a Ram V8, Sierra’s new V-8 highway fuel economy estimates also measure higher than those of the 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V-6 (23 mpg for the Sierra, 22 mpg for the Ford EcoBoost F-150), GM noted.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MARCH 6, 2012

liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the all-new Transit commercial van debuting in North America in 2013 as a replacement for the E-Series wagon and van. By 2013, Ford plans to produce up to 1.5 liter EcoBoost V6 available in the Ford F-150 had a successful year in 2011, exceeding 100,000 sales in less than one year on the market.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Escape: EcoBoost four-cylinder engines in the 2013 Escape built at Louisville Assembly Plant. F-150: Exhaust manifolds for the 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost built in Cleveland and used in F-150. Explorer: Brake rotors for the 2011 Explorer built in Chicago.

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APRIL 12, 2010

By 2013 Ford expects to be producing approximately 1.5 liter V-6 for the F-150. The EcoBoost F-150 is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy along with the power and towing capability of a V-8. Ford Motor Company has scheduled three more EcoBoost engines to be launched by the end of the year.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

liter V8 engine, which powers Ford F-150 SVT Raptor and Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks. Ford and Indmar Marine Engines made the announcement today at the 2013 SEMA show. Indmar Marine Engines will offer high-performance boaters the 6.2-liter Indmar Marine Engines will offer three models of varying horsepower and torque.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Year-to-date, total sales of EcoBoost-powered Ford vehicles are up 46%; F-150, Escape and Fusion are the top-selling EcoBoost-powered Ford vehicles. Through October, Ford sold 210,239 EcoBoost-powered F-150 trucks in the United States. Fusion, at 105,999 EcoBoost-equipped cars sold, claims the third spot.

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

Ford Motor Company confirmed that it will build the full-size Transit van at its Kansas City Assembly Plant when the new product joins its North American lineup in 2013. A portion of the investment also will be used in the future to support next-generation F-150 pickup production at the plant. The company is investing $1.1

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JANUARY 6, 2024

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash Ford once again raised prices on some F-150 Lightning electric trucks , while lowering them on top-trim versions. billion fine for emissions cheating , relating to 630,000 engines in 2013-2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. Does choosing leather in an EV lower its carbon footprint?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Ford F-150. Ford F-150. l/100 km) figures—i.e., 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Ford vehicles supported by Automatic’s technology include the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer, 2013-2015 Ford Flex, 2011-2014 Ford F-150, 2011-2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus. —Don Butler, executive director, Connected Vehicle and Services at Ford.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

SEMA visitors can view BorgWarner’s new EFR-7163 turbochargers in a 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew pickup powered by an EcoBoost 3.5-liter liter engine and a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited driven by a Cummins 6B diesel engine.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

V2G vehicle types include the Nissan LEAF, Phoenix Shuttle Bus, EVI Stake Bed and Box Trucks, EVAOS pickups (Ford F-150, -250 and -350), and VIA vans. Chris Marnay, Terry Chan, Nicholas DeForest, Judy Lai, Jason MacDonald, and Michael Stadler (2013) “ Los Angeles Air Force Base Vehicle to Grid Pilot Project ” (LBNL-6514E).

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AUGUST 20, 2013

The engine, which delivers 350 lb-ft (475 N·m) of torque, has been available in a variety of Ford vehicles, including the Police Interceptor sedan, and is the choice for more than 40% of Ford F-150 truck buyers. liter V8 engine.

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JANUARY 8, 2010

The push began in 2008 and continues through 2013 and includes 60 new or significantly upgraded engines, transmissions and transaxles globally over the five year period. In 2010, Ford will launch new engines and transmissions in Fiesta, Mustang, Super Duty and F-150. liter V-6 for the F-150. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. of its total 2,493,918 vehicle sales.

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MAY 30, 2013

In North America, for instance, Ford has increased use of recycled yarns from zero in 2007 to nearly 66% of vehicle programs for 2013. Overall, Ford uses 41 fabrics across 15 vehicle lines globally—from Mustang and Fiesta to F-150 and Taurus.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Along with the announcement of the industry-first open mobile app developer program at the 2013 International CES this past January, Ford announced the intention to take further steps to help developers be successful working with the automotive industry, an emerging growth area for app integration. Earlier post.).

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Blink Charging

MARCH 6, 2024

Ashley Horvat, Amy Hillman, Emmaline Pohnl, & Julie Peacock In 2013, Ashley Horvat, Amy Hillman, Emmaline Pohnl, and Julie Peacock founded Women of EVs (WEV) with the aim of advocating for women in executive leadership roles within the EV industry, as well as in other sectors. Canada, and beyond.

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MAY 6, 2013

EcoTec3 V-6 will have trailering ratings up to 7,200 pounds (3,266 kg) for a regular cab, short bed, four-wheel-drive model – 500 pounds more than the most capable Ford F-150 3.7L That engine was the basis for new generations of engines through the 2013 model year. Sierras equipped with the 4.3L 2014 Sierra models with the 4.3L

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

They’ve been around since 2013 and can significantly benefit these vehicles. Road Test: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning EV. Get a Heat Pump. EV drivers can help their cars by using a heat pump, which replaces the conventional air conditioning (AC) system and consumes less power. Some EVs Worth a Fling in the Snow.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Specifically, Westport secures its position as Ford’s largest partner under the Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program with more than 10 products and approximately 150 Ford authorized dealerships. Westport does not expect to change its revenue outlook for 2013 at this time.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

million for 2013, up more than 60% from 2012. 42% of F-150 trucks are purchased with the 3.5-liter In Asia Pacific, sales of EcoBoost vehicles through August are up 202% year-over-year in 2013, including a 189% rise in China. More than 100,000 EcoBoost engines are now produced every month, with a target of 1.2 liter or 2.0-liter

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MARCH 13, 2014

In December 2013, researchers at Berkeley Lab and its Advanced Light Source reported the development of a new soft X-ray spectroscopy technique that can measure the migration of ions and electrons in an integrated, operating battery electrode. Bogan, Dennis Nordlund, William F. Turner, Stefan Moeller, Nicholas K. Sauter, Michael J.

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JUNE 4, 2014

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. This research has also led to the significant weight reduction of up to 700 pounds (318 kg) in the all-new F-150 through the use of high-strength steel and aluminum. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 26, 2015

On 2 May 2013, Alcoa announced a $275-million expansion at Tennessee Operations to meet the growing demand for aluminum sheet for automotive production. High volume models, such as the Ford F-150, are using aluminum intensive designs to boost fuel economy performance through lightweighting.

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APRIL 8, 2013

Testing showed that 10 nm Sn/SnO 2 nanocrystals enable high cycling stability, in contrast to commercial 100–150 nm powders of Sn and SnO 2. Jiajun Chen (2013) Recent Progress in Advanced Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries. Journal of the American Chemical Society doi: 10.1021/ja312604r.

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MAY 16, 2016

Ford began working with several companies, suppliers and universities in 2013 to find applications for captured CO 2. Coconut fiber backs trunk liners; recycled tires and soy are in mirror gaskets; recycled T-shirts and denim go into carpeting; and recycled plastic bottles become REPREVE fabric used in the 2016 F-150.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Ford will be raising the fuel efficiency of more than a dozen models, including the Focus, Escape, Taurus and F-150, representing close to two million new vehicles annually. Production of the Model S will begin in 2011 and ramp up to 20,000 vehicles per year by the end of 2013.

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JULY 12, 2011

Chesapeake also announced $305 million in two initial investments for CNGV: $150 million to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Chesapeake has agreed to invest $150 million in newly issued convertible debt of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., The company expects to break ground in early 2012 and be in full production by late 2013.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

Ford will deliver EcoBoost across the full range of its product portfolio, from small cars to large trucks and by 2013, will offer EcoBoost engines, V-6s and I-4s, on 90% of its North American nameplates. A V-6 EcoBoost engine will be available for the F-150 in 2010. million vehicles globally. Cleveland Engine Plant No.

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JULY 22, 2009

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. By 2013, Ford will offer EcoBoost engines in 90% of its product lineup. New vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year include: 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost. 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Because of this equipment, methane emissions from well completions are 97% lower than calendar year 2011 national emission estimates, released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April 2013. Lamb, Jennifer Miskimins, Robert F. Torres, James Thomas, David W. Sullivan, Matthew Harrison, Al Hendler, Scott C. Kolb, Matthew P.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E (& F-150 Lightning & E-Transit). Finally, take the company and the country’s best-selling vehicle–the Ford F-150–and recast it as an affordable, capable all-electric work vehicle with higher-end consumer versions also available. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. Aluminum will be very product specific; on the [new] F-150, its absolutely the right solution. Our Mach II design is still 150 kilos fat right now, and we’ve done everything we can think of.

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JULY 1, 2009

For cars with CO² emissions of 110g/km or less a 100% first year allowance applies, with the allowance available until March 2013. CO² Emissions (g/km). 2009/10 ** Standard Rate (£). 2010/11 First Year Rate (£). 2010/11 Standard Rate (£). Up to 100. CO² (g/km) 2009/10. CO² (g/km) 2010/11. CO² (g/km) 2011/12.

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