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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge

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Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. 2016 Ford C-MAX. Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. Ford F250 XLT. Ford Fusion Titanium. Ford Mustang GT. —David Strayer. Overall Demand by Vehicle.

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Jaguar Land Rover showcases remote-control and autonomous 180? turn technologies

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This would allow the driver to walk alongside the car, at a maximum speed of 4 mph (6.4 It could also be an aid when the vehicle is fording a stream or traversing sections made slippery by mud or snow. Mike Bell, Global Connected Car Director, Jaguar Land Rover. Predicting potholes on the road to autonomous driving.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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We were able to travel up to 60 mph with the tachometer pegged at zero, meaning, of course, the gasoline part of the hybrid system was not running, and we were cruising on full electricity. The rear gets arrow-shaped LED taillights that are connected across the hands-free power lift gate by a thin black graphic strip. Room for adults.

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