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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter Escape SE and Titanium trim levels come standard with the new 1.5-liter Ford expects Escape sales this year will exceed that figure.

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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. People are increasingly seeking out immersive adventures, elevating escapism to a fine art.

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity. The company has similarly aggressive plans for China and other markets, as 90% of Ford’s new global vehicles will feature connectivity by 2020.

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

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This included record sales of the all-new Edge, up 78%, and Escape up 5%. For the first four months of 2015, combined hybrid sales were down 29%, from 27,877 units to 19,699. Sales of the lower volume Ford Focus electric did not suffer as much, but still posted a 5% decline from January-April 2015, from 522 to 494 units.

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Ford expanding global electrified vehicle battery R&D

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Ford began selling hybrid vehicles in the US in the fourth quarter of 2004 with the introduction of the Escape Hybrid. Through the end of November 2015, Ford has sold a total of 26,331 units of the Fusion Energi and 24,973 units of the C-MAX Energi. Ford electrified vehicle sales in the US.

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Remembering Roberto Saracco, President of EIT Digital

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From 2015 on, he was also a senior lecturer at the University of Trento , where he taught a master class called “Technology Foresight and Economic Implications of Technology Evolution.” In 2017 and 2018 he served as head of EIT’s Industrial Doctoral School , headquartered in Palaiseau, France. The organization supports Ph.D.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP. According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from connected vehicle systems is expected to grow from $96.3 Cars will drive themselves and connect with others. billion by 2025.

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