Commercial, Grant and Transit Connect

Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

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Transit Connect Ford Connect Connected

Coulomb Technologies ships more than 2,400 public and commercial charging stations in ChargePoint America Program

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APRIL 10, 2012

Coulomb Technologies has shipped more than 2,400 public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles through its $37-million ChargePoint America program. Coulomb says it has seen strong demand in all 10 regions of the program and is finalizing the installation of charging stations within these regions.

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San Antonio America San Jose Commercial

Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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AUGUST 18, 2009

This vehicle-to-grid communication technology is an important step in the journey toward the widespread commercialization of electric vehicles. Ford recently was selected for two grants from the Department of Energy under its fleet electrification program. This grant will be matched by Ford. Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford

Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Under its Electric Transportation Program, the Power Authority leverages its funds in helping to arrange for other government grants in support of the acquisition by public entities of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, including vans, buses, trucks, passenger cars and work vehicles.

New York

New York Ford Power Powered

Ford Insourcing Key Electrification Components; Will Engineer and Assemble Hybrid Battery Packs and Transaxles in Michigan

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MAY 24, 2010

The investment includes a grant received from the Department of Energy to help create green technology jobs in the US. Ford is adding a combined 170 jobs at the Rawsonville and Van Dyke facilities to build these key components. Ford will invest about $125 million at its Van Dyke facility.

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Michigan Ford North America Hybrid

More Than 1,800 EV chargers installed under Recovery Act

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MAY 13, 2011

Since 2009, DOE has invested more than $5 billion in grants and loans to spur the growth of the US electric vehicle and advanced battery manufacturing industry. The event marked the installation of the 500 th electric vehicle (EV) charger by Coulomb, which received a $15-million award under the Recovery Act. New York, NY; Orlando, Fla.;

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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JULY 25, 2014

A new study of factors influencing fleet managers’ adoption of electric vehicles has found that testing new technologies was the strongest driver of initial EV adoption, followed by lowering environmental impacts; government grants; and improving the organization’s public image.

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Fleet Purchase Automobile Plug-in

Xcel Energy and Customer Coalition To Be Among First Users of Electric Transit Connect

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Xcel Energy and a coalition of its customers have been selected to be among the first in the country to receive the all-electric Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van. Ford Transit Connect Electric is a collaborative effort between Ford Motor Company and Azure. Azure Dynamics Corp.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Energy

US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The table below, compiled in the report, shows EVs expected to enter the US commercial market over the next few years, including the production capacity by year, based on manufacturer announcements and media reports. Ford Transit Connect EV. Fisker Karma EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Ford Focus EV. Chevy Volt EREV. Navistar eStar EV.

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2015 Plug-in Tax Credit Plug

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

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AUGUST 9, 2009

They include a battery-electric Transit Connect commercial van in 2010, a battery-electric Ford Focus passenger car in 201l, and the next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012. Sue Cischke. Ford received a $62.7 Earlier post.).

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy

Fords View on Electrification Enablers; Looking for Battery Commonization

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AUGUST 15, 2009

Specifically on the BEV side, Ford has announced two vehicles: the electric Transit Connect light commercial van in 2010, and the battery electric Focus in 2011 (using new styling and with a new model). Government incentives and grants. Both of these are C-platform applications. Alternative business models (e.g.,

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Ford Batteries Battery Plug-in

Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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MAY 6, 2009

In addition to the Focus battery electric vehicle, Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric to sell a Transit Connect battery electric commercial vehicle for North America in 2010. Ford’s product plans also include a next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012 and a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

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Ford SUV Michigan Tax

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Indianapolis, IN.

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Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis

EV Driven

Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

Coulomb Technologies ships more than 2,400 public and commercial charging stations in ChargePoint America Program

Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

Ford Insourcing Key Electrification Components; Will Engineer and Assemble Hybrid Battery Packs and Transaxles in Michigan

More Than 1,800 EV chargers installed under Recovery Act

Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

Xcel Energy and Customer Coalition To Be Among First Users of Electric Transit Connect

US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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

Fords View on Electrification Enablers; Looking for Battery Commonization

Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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