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Renault-Nissan to supply 200 EVs to Orange in France by 2015, mostly for car-sharing purposes

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Renault-Nissan will provide the EVs to Orange by 2015. available for car-sharing purposes. Using the Orange Auto Partage application, employees can book a car for professional or personal use online or via a smartphone. Orange currently has about 2,000 pool vehicles in France with about 100 cars (hybrid, electric, diesel, etc.)

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2015 Chevy Cruze features connectivity updates; 4G LTE and Siri

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The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze will debut at the New York International Auto Show with greater connectivity—including new Text Message Alerts, Apple Siri integration and OnStar 4G LTE with available Wi-Fi hotspot—in addition to revised exterior styling, enhanced interior convenience. Each enables voice-controlled connectivity.

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NHTSA projects 7.7% increase in US traffic fatalities for 2015 year-on-year; significant increase in motorcyclist and non-occupant deaths

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A just-released National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistical projection of traffic fatalities for 2015 estimates that 35,200 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes—an increase of about 7.7% The fatality rate for 2015 increased to 1.12 as compared to the 32,675 fatalities reported in 2014. —NHTSA.

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. The smallest engine in the company’s growing EcoBoost family will increase the choice for Ford customers in the United States, as Fiesta is already available with the 1.0-liter

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The fueleconomy.gov site is DOE’s most-visited, attracting more than 30 million user sessions in Model Year 2021—more than any year since 2015. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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2015 Focus four-door sedan. US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. A package of sensors adds driver-assist technologies, including a rear view camera, available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and a lane-keeping system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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