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2011 Detroit Auto Show: Ford C-Max Hybrid & Energi Plug-In Concepts

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While Toyota dominates global hybrid production, Ford was the first company to launch a hybrid SUV: the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004. Hybrid mini-minivan Between 10 and 10:30 am today at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford will pull the wraps off a.

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Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

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did in 2009, resulting in a significant decline in vehicle production, Fitch could switch the rating to Negative. Fitch estimates that the break-even industry sales level for the Detroit Three and major parts suppliers is now about 10.5 other to offer new products. than was seen in 2010 and 2011. Suppliers, in.

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Ford shows new Vertrek compact concept SUV; stop/start and regen braking

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The Vertrek concept previews a next-generation product with a sleek design while maintaining the cargo volume offered by the current Ford Escape in North America, a traditional compact SUV with 66.3 The powertrain in the concept shown in Detroit uses the 1.6-liter The Vertrek concept. Click to enlarge.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford made the announcement at the end of the first day of the media preview of the Detroit Auto Show. Ford will design advanced lithium-ion battery systems in-house for the next-generation hybrid in Michigan and move production of the battery packs from Mexico to Michigan. beginning in 2012.

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Initially the cells will be produced at the supplier’s production facility in France, but the system will be assembled in the United States.

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Shyft Workforce names pristine CEO amid battery provide woes

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Then 25 years auto providers, Dunn joined Shyft in January as president, fleet cars and services and products. We obviously need to get through the battery issues before we let production go and move forward from that perspective.” Adams isn’t escape unoccupied passed. million final era, will obtain roughly $4.2

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

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All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology. DTE Energy of Detroit. Johnson Controls-Saft, the battery supplier for Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid vehicle coming to market in 2012. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio.

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