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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. liter V8 engine.

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Ford Transit passenger van sales up 30% through June; outselling minvans

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According to Ford, Transit vans outsold every other van in the United States over the first half of 2016, including minivans. Overall, Ford commercial van performance grew 17% in the first half with a total of 128,378 vehicles sold—largely driven by Transit’s 36% gain in the same period with 78,480 sold.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Fiesta will be available with the 1.0-liter

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

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Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. liter diesel engine in Dagenham that will power future Ford vehicles from 2016. The new Mondeo, available with the award-winning 1.0-litre

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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mpg in 2016. annual increase in average fuel economy through 2016. To meet the demand for higher fuel efficiency, Ford will leverage and expand EcoBoost engine technology that will be available on 90% of the company’s nameplates by 2013. The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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Details of Ford’s green car strategy

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The Federal Government now requires a fleet average of 35.5mpg by the 2016 model year - this is an increase from today’s average of 25.3mpg. It can increase fuel economy by as much as 20 per cent and is set to be available on 90 per cent of Ford’s models by 2013. So how does Ford plan to make itself green?

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. Two years on from completing the renewal of its Transit line-up at Hannover 2014, Ford is Europe’s fastest-growing commercial vehicle brand.

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