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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. The first of several features available to drivers who use Automatic in supported Ford SYNC-equipped vehicles will make Appleā€™s Siri personal assistant application accessible on Apple iPhone through the push-to-talk button on the steering wheel.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 19 mpg city/25 highway and 21 combined. mpg, which was acceptable for such a powerful engine and the 4,430-pound curb weight. There is more to the Range Rover than can be included here, so go to their website to configure and personalize yours. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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New functions enabled by the enhanced SYNC AppLink include: Connected apps can access a variety of real-time vehicle data such as speed, acceleration, odometer and location information that can be used by the app to further customize and personalize the owner experience. For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter l/100 km (54.7

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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Android and iOS smartphone owners can download more than 60 AppLink-enabled apps from the Apple App Store and Android market. Ford EcoBoost engines can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost will achieve fuel efficiency of 4.3

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car?

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Skip to Content Listen to the Joystiq Podcast (because your ears cant read) Autoblog AOL Autos Green Daily Gadling Engadget AutoblogGreen Autoblog Green Web Images Video News Local More → x Jobs Mapquest Movies Music Personals Shopping Travel Yellow Pages Send us a tip Contact us Advertise Corrections/Problems? and 49 mpg.

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Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

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1) The first thing to do with any charging company is to download its app, and follow the steps to register a credit card. I was not the only person needing assistance, as at two of our charging stops there were other drivers on the phone with Electrify America. SOC: 52% battery remaining. Some Thoughts on Charging.

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