Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2016

Ford Motor Company’s first-half total US sales grew 5% with 1,353,048 vehicles sold—its best first-half performance since 2006. Ford truck performance remains the standout for the first half of the year. Ford brand SUVs had their best-ever first half with 395,116 total vehicles sold—up 9% versus a year ago.

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Ford SUV Sale Escape 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

Ford projects the SUV segment will continue growing, accounting for more than 45% of the non-premium US retail industry in the next five to seven years. (In In March 2017, SUVs/Crossovers accounted for about 40% of new vehicle sales.)

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SUV Ford 2020 Sale 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2018

Ford management gave an update on its product line plans, touting that by 2020, the company will offer “North America’s freshest lineup among all full-line automakers,” with its average showroom age dropping from 5.7 By 2020, trucks and SUVs—including electrified vehicles—are to represent 86% of Ford’s product mix.

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F-150 2020 SUV Ford 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In New York yesterday, Ford Motor Company provided a strategic update to investors; the presentation follows a four-month deep dive into Ford’s strategy and business operations led by President and CEO Jim Hackett and Ford’s senior leadership team. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2014

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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2015 Ford Escape Japan 246

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Ford says the all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is “Built Wild.” That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2016

Ford is expanding its SYNC connectivity system, adding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE and several new AppLink apps. There are currently more than 15 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on roads around the world; Ford expects some 43 million by 2020. Ford is further enhancing AppLink capabilities for developers. New SYNC apps.

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Ford Auto Google North America 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2012

Ford is developing Traffic Jam Assist, an intelligent driving feature that employs technology from the already-available active park assist, adaptive cruise control, Lane-Keeping Aid and the PowerShift transmission to enable a vehicle to automatically keep pace with other vehicles. Traffic Jam Assist. It could also be overridden at any time.

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Ford Escape Fusion Connect 218

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

With the discontinuation of the Ford Escape Hybrid a few years ago, there hasn’t been anything, in fact; but that’s slated to change. The compact crossover has in recent years become the go-to vehicle for frugal families, and it’s largely replaced the mid-size sedan.

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Hybrid 2017 Escape Nissan 60

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Following the 2012 demise of the much-loved Ford Escape Hybrid, it took four years for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to emerge. This year, we have the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid to compete.

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SUV Hybrid Escape 2017 60

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. Previous Kia Niro Hybrid Interactions by CFR Staff: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Ready to roll.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these. My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. Own a Level 3 in 2017.

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Google Cars GM Volvo 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

For example, the trend line for aluminum hood penetration predicts a minimum share for aluminum of 41% by 2017 and 53% by 2025. According to the report, future growth in auto aluminum usage will be primarily driven by these and other applications being converted from steel. Honda leads aluminum content as a percent of curb weight at 10.7%

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017. Even though growth in the segment remained strong, as SUVs recorded the highest percentage increase among all segments, it was the lowest result of the past four years and was almost half the growth registered in 2017, when sales increased year on year by 13%. A record 29.77

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2018 SUV Sale Market 273

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2017 Ford Escape. liter EA888 engine fitted in the 2017 Tiguan. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. News: Ford Releases Details on Plug-in Hybrid Escape. News: Ford Releases Details on Plug-in Hybrid Escape. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. Other Plug-in Hybrid Options. Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

4, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV have either become available or likely will be in 2021. And secondly, on the truck front, GM faces significant competition with the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 and Lordstown Endurance in the fleet market.

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GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

4 (all models) (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 VOLVO C40 (2022) $4,000 XC40 Recharge (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 Last updated 1/23/2024, most recent changes in bold The Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro. 4 (all models) (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 VOLVO C40 (2022) $4,000 XC40 Recharge (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 Last updated 1/23/2024, most recent changes in bold The Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro.

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Tax Credit Tax PHEV 2018 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2016

So this avenue to escape the war didn’t work for the book’s main character John Yossarian. The EIA reported June 14 that it expects LTO output to fall by another 118,000 b/d by July, mostly from the Bakken and Eagle Ford. Too many analysts continue to believe drilling and service has the same problem with rising oil prices.

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Oil Prices Oil Price Oil-Sands 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

Standouts include the Chevy Malibu (went from 20 to 29 mpg), the Honda Accord (went from 24 to 30 mpg), the Nissan Altima (went from 26 to 31 mpg), the Ford Escape (went from 19 to 25 mpg), and the Ford Fusion (went from 21 to 26 mpg.).

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281