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Kansas City Assembly Plant comes on line as second US plant building new Ford F-150

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Ford has begun production of the 2015 F-150 ( earlier post ) at Kansas City Assembly Plant, which joins Dearborn Truck Plant in building the first mass-produced light-duty pickup truck with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body. In 2011, Ford announced a $1.1

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EPA proposes increase in renewable fuel levels for CY 2017

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed increases in renewable fuel volume requirements across all types of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Proposed 2017 Percentage Standards. EPA will hold a public hearing on this proposal on 9 June 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. CAA target.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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l/100 km), higher than the combined cycle mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants and a significant boost over the 29 mpg combined of the MY 2015 Malibu with 2.5L The MY 2015 Malibu features two powertrain offerings: the standard 2.5L engine with start/stop.

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Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans

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So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. Now it’s even withdrawn that compact van from the US market, shortly after Ram itself killed off its ProMaster City counterpart in 2023.) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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When equipped with the standard 1.5L turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu’s more-efficient standard engine delivers a GM-estimated 160 horsepower (119 kW) and 184 lb-ft of torque (250 N·m). The torque is comparable to the current model’s standard 2.5L Earlier post.)

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Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans – Charged EVs

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So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. Now it’s even withdrawn that compact van from the US market, shortly after Ram itself killed off its ProMaster City counterpart in 2023.) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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2015 F-150. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. Ford F-150 trucks equipped with EcoBoost engines also will benefit from standard Active Grille Shutters. Click to enlarge. EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop. Click to enlarge.

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