Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation has reached an agreement with Ford Motor Company to explore collaboration with Livio, a Ford subsidiary acquired in 2013 ( earlier post ), for the implementation of SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The in-car app market is quickly evolving.

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Ford Toyota North America Connect 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Azure Dynamics Corporation has selected Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) as the battery supplier for Azure’s Force Drive integration on the Ford Transit Connect Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). North American distribution for the battery electric Transit Connect van is targeted to begin in late 2010. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Electric Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

The order is for three REV 300ACXs and one REV 300AZX based on the Ford Escape and Ford F-150 platforms, respectively. APVs are battery-electric light-duty fleet vehicles that combine proprietary propulsion, power management and mobile communication technologies developed by REV.

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F-150 Escape Grid Convert 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2021

Ford announced a new global battery center of excellence—called Ford Ion Park—to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology, including future battery manufacturing. —Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer. New lab to support Ford Ion Park development work.

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Ford Global F-150 Batteries 334

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Ford Motor Company is publicly demonstrating smart electrification technology that uses cloud-based computing and data to optimize a plug-in hybrid’s powertrain efficiency at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Orlando. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Cities such as London, Berlin and Stockholm already have such zones.

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Congress Plug-in Ford Plug 199

Green Car Congress

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. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

This year, Ford begins testing its new generation of EV technology. In Europe, Ford will put the Transit Custom plug-in hybrid on the road later this year, along with a new set of mobility services, telematics and connectivity solutions. Ford also is piloting wireless technology on company EVs in the US and Europe.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

With factors like dependable fuel efficiency and contemporary technological improvements, there are certain automobile attributes that college students absolutely cannot do without. Similarly, the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid are distinguished for their fuel-efficient performance among SUVs.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 66

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2014

The use of solid materials in the tank means that hydrogen can be stored very safely; even if there is a leak, the strong bond between the gas and the storage materials ensures that hydrogen escapes at such a slow rate that there is no risk of explosion. —Inga Bürger, Project Manager at the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics.

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Hydrogen Italy Fuel Kits 252

Cars That Think

JANUARY 14, 2024

He was a key figure in the creation of EIT Digital , an organization that invests in research and continuing education to bring new digital technologies to the European market. Saracco also taught courses on technology forecasting and market impact at the University of Trento in Italy. He held this position until his death.

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Tribute Italy Universal Conversion 82

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. 3D mapping with LiDAR. 3D mapping with LiDAR. Click to enlarge. million times per second.

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Fusion Ford Hybrid Vehicles 246

Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2024

Hoping to connect with young readers through a Pokémon -inspired card game, Sher-DeCusatis’s first comic, Riko-chan: Cybersecurity Engineer , centers around two of the title character’s classmates who are concerned whether a rare trading card used in their favorite game is authentic. I also think it’s fun and exciting,” she adds.

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Climate Change Climate United Kingdom Engine 110

Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

While three of the occupants managed to escape the sinking car, Advaith, who was behind the wheel, Asif and a co-passenger tragically lost their lives. The development came just days after a North Carolina-based family in late September took legal action against technology giant Google.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

A collaborative effort between Volvo CE , Rolls-Royce , and Air Burners, the BioCharger uses “air curtain technology” to burn wood and waste in a closed-loop system. The resulting heat is converted into electric energy and stored in a connected Battery Storage Module, or BSM. Enter: the BioCharger.

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Grid Volvo Waste Energy Storage 52

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.

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Ford Escape Fusion Connect 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2018

That money will go toward: Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco. Ford’s new hybrids will offer customers more space than today’s hybrids.

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F-150 2020 SUV Ford 150

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Yet the company’s high-end offerings, starting from around $7,000, are similar technology flagships, designed to help Greyp sell its digital know-how to other bike manufacturers; just as Rimac is supplying EV tech to Aston Martin and Koenigsegg, and developing a high-performance EV for Hyundai. A battery charge takes about five hours.

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Porsche Aston Martin Connect Connected 127

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

Fielding five converted Toyota Priuses and a Ford Escape, and deploying electric vehicle management technology from GridPoint, BGE will investigate when and where drivers will charge their vehicles, what effect charging may have on BGE’s peak load periods, and how that load can be managed to provide cost-efficient energy to customers.

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Baltimore Grid Gas-Electric Plug-in 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a “hub-and-spoke” system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities. Ford electrified vehicle sales in the US.

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Ford Global Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

The efforts also build on the airline’s existing programs such as investments in fuel-saving technologies and aircraft, as well as advocating for a more fuel-efficient air traffic control system that would reduce emissions from flying. Instead of escaping into the air, LFG can be captured, converted and used as a renewable energy resource.

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Carbon 2020 Emissions San Francisco 150

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. In addition, new SYNC Connect technology powered by 4G LTE gives owners the ability to remotely access features of their car. New SYNC apps.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. The technology has gotten better and many of the elements of self-driving cars are already embedded into our current automobiles. million annually in 2016 to $36.6

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Although Ford is currently the second-largest vendor of electrified vehicles in the US, having sold more than 450,000 units since the introduction of its first hybrid (the Escape Hybrid) in 2004 ( earlier post ), it has not brought a new electrified vehicle model to its US showrooms since the Focus Energi plug-in hybrid in February 2013.

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Ford 2020 Charging Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

The sustainable gaskets were first introduced to Ford in 2008, and have now expanded to include 11 vehicles: Ford Escape; Ford F-150; Ford F-250; Ford F-350; Ford Fiesta; Ford Flex; Ford Focus; Ford Mustang; Ford Taurus; Ford Transit Connect; and Lincoln MKS.

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Ford Renewable F-150 Transit Connect 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Generation Z, which follows the Millennials, is the first truly global generation, born into an on-demand, technology-driven culture. 45% of Millennials say they’d be comfortable connecting their payment information to a wearable device to make fast, hassle-free payments.

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2015 Ford Escape Japan 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2014

They might be connected to coastal infrastructure or float next to consumer. Such floating plants would be designed to be automatically cooled by the surrounding seawater in a worst-case scenario, which would indefinitely prevent any melting of fuel rods, or escape of radioactive material. the Lomonosov].

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 4, 2022

The battery must be designed in such a manner that it can survive any C (capacity) grade cells, and the battery box must be fire-resistant or designed in such a way that the fire cannot escape the battery cabinet. Packaging relates to how cells are assembled, electrically connected, and mechanically held together.

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Batteries Battery Lithium Ion Re-Charge 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. The center dash in the SX Touring model houses a 10.25-inch

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start and remote charging, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. The center dash houses the 10.25-inch Ready to roll.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The new technology, which builds on Ford technologies such as SYNC, SmartGauge with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions—allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long and at what utility rate. Ford’s other utility partners’ vehicles will also be equipped with the communications technology.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

The collaboration between Ford and the New York Power Authority builds on an existing partnership involving the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Program. The program, which began nearly two years ago, has generated real world experience with these advanced technology vehicles by using them in real-world driving situations.

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Cars That Think

MAY 7, 2022

If I could just connect the HVAC system to my iPhone, I could control it from anywhere. But the technology that I needed to make it happen—reliable low-cost communications, cheap screens and processors—didn’t exist yet. How did these ugly, piece-of-crap thermostats cost almost as much as Apple’s most cutting-edge technology?

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Tahoe Google Installation Building 92

Cars That Think

MAY 25, 2022

Anna Yelizarova, Future of Life Institute The contest aims to counter the common dystopian narrative of artificial intelligence that becomes smarter than humans, escapes our control, and makes the world go to hell in one way or another. We’re just trying to show futures that are not dystopian, so people have something to work toward.”

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids. The interactive technology provides real-time information to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, and coaches drivers on how to optimize hybrid performance.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is not a technology problem; it’s a business-model problem.”. Throughout his career, he has been a proponent of expanding the reach of technology to more people. I never expected it, given that I have often diverged from mainstream technology into economics and policy. It’s a very dangerous situation,” Alamouti warns.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

All the connections–and knobs! Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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