Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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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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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Ford says the all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is “Built Wild.” That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2015

Ford Motor Company sales rose 5% in total US sales in April with 222,498 vehicles sold. Retail sales grew 7%, while fleet sales were up 1%—the company’s best April retail sales in nine years. Ford brand SUVs had a record-setting month—the company’s best April ever—with sales of 62,730 vehicles.

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Teslarati

JULY 20, 2021

The New York City Police Department has landed a Tesla Model 3 as its newest automotive fleet addition. It was added to the NYPD’s fleet of highway patrol cars last month. The NYPD acquired the Dual Motor, Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant of the Model 3 for its fleet. “The NYPD continually assesses new technology.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

Hydro-Québec has joined a Ford-EPRI North America-wide demonstration and research program on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). In total, Ford will provide 21 vehicles for the real-world trials. Hydro-Québec is the only Canadian company participating in the North American Ford PHEV Program. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

Ford’s sustainable materials strategy. Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. Ford vehicles are now 85% recyclable by weight. In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5 In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Ford Motor Company and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) are coordinating efforts to help prepare the state of New York for the operation of electric vehicles. Cooperation between Ford and NYPA also involves working with the state and local governments on the most efficient ways to bring EVs to New York.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

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. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding approximately 5,000 additional gas/electric hybrids to its nationwide fleet and designating nearly 80 rental locations across the country as “hybrid branches.” The new hybrids will be available in 24 major markets across the country, including the 10 busiest airports for business travelers in the United States.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 13, 2022

Choosing the Ford Escape can reduce your insurance bill. – Ford Escape. The post Tips: All the Factors That Affect Car Insurance Rates first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. In addition, it will talk about how age, location, and driving history can impact your premiums. 1) Vehicle Model. – Toyota RAV.

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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. Ford and Azure. The vehicle will be badged with both the Ford Blue Oval and Azure’s Force Drive logo. Battery electric Ford Focus passenger car in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2011

Findings include: The lowest energy consumption chassis of the 2010 passenger vehicle fleet by the VLFC method is the Toyota Prius, followed by the Suzuki SX4 chassis, the Yaris, and then the Civic Hybrid and the Kia Rio.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2010

The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered. capital’s limited.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone.

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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). Both Azure and Ford have existing relationships with Johnson Controls-Saft, bringing further synergies to the project. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the 2023 Niro Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The AVTA’s testing of PHEVs demonstrates PHEV concepts in real-world usage by using fleet and public drivers. More than 215 PHEVs, representing 12 different PHEV models—mostly conversions—have made up the PHEV test fleet to date. Hymotion Escape A123Systems. Ford E85 Escape Johnson Controls/Saft.

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Teslarati

MARCH 6, 2024

“Fleets are dumping EVs and strong hybrid momentum is competing for the marginal EV buyer. As someone who drove a Ford Escape Hybrid for seven years, it offered a lot of positives, including better fuel economy than the same model in an ICE version. Could Tesla lose money (sometime) this year?”

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Clean Fleet Report’s was painted in Cityscape Green, but the most eye catching element from the side view is what Kia calls the Aero Blade. Clean Fleet Report was driving the Niro SX Touring model with heated and ventilated front seats covered in vegan leather that is soft to the touch and looked pretty good. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6 Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9 Ford will be raising the fuel efficiency of more than a dozen models, including the Focus, Escape, Taurus and F-150, representing close to two million new vehicles annually. billion to Nissan North America, Inc.; and $465 million to Tesla Motors.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

The new deployments will bring AT&T’s alternative-fuel fleet to more than 15,000 vehicles by 2019. As it begins to retire gasoline-powered passenger vehicles in its fleet, AT&T has committed to replacing them with alternative-fuel models. AT&T expects to replace 7,100 passenger cars over the next 10 years.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Ford reported December sales of hybrid vehicles totaling 2,843, up 147.4% Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales increased 33.5% Sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrids totalled 1,157 units in December, an increase of 0.7%, representing 5.2% of all Escape and Mariner sales. increase in Escape sales to 19,156 units.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 16, 2006

photo by George Lange L ast week, Bill Ford made an announcement at his Stockholder meeting. Pressed by activists to take steps to improve the efficiency of Ford's vehicle line-up, Bill Ford Jr, great-grandson of Henry Ford, said the carmaker was considering launching a plug-in hybrid , a potential industry first.

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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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

The month saw shifts in OEM hybrid market share, with Ford and Nissan making significant gains—especially Nissan, which saw its share of reported hybrid sales jump from 1.7% Ford more than doubled its share, from 5.1% Sales of the hybrid Escape and Mariner were up 57.1% Retail sales were down 17% while fleet sales declined 29%.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 29, 2010

If you've been to New York City lately, you may have noticed an increasing number of hybrid taxis on the roads: mostly Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs, but also Toyota Camry Hybrid and Nissan Altima Hybrid sedans, and a scattering of others too.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Hybrid car sales may have slumped as the recession continues to take its toll on the car industry, but Ford has made itself the exception that proves the rule. The trend continued during September when Ford sold 26,016 hybrid vehicles – a 73 per cent increase on the 15,015 units it sold during the same period last year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. estimates that for the years AT&T’s fleet purchase program is operating, more than 1,000 jobs in the United States will be created or saved. Tags: Conversions Fleets Natural Gas. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. It is no surprise the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid was a fine experience on the road, as all Kia hybrids Clean Fleet Report has tested have been praise worthy. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

Smart charging systems appear to be the order of the day among the leading car manufacturers with Ford the latest to develop an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

We’ve also included links to some of Clean Fleet Report ’s recent reviews of the models mentioned. Similarly, the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid are distinguished for their fuel-efficient performance among SUVs. The post Must Have Car Features for College Students first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In September, Ford reported a 6% drop in sales year-on-year. Ford estimates it gained over 2 points of market share versus last year in September and the third quarter. Ford sold 2,138 hybrids in September, up 116% year-on-year. Sales of the Escape/Milan hybrid were down 11.3% The new HS250 posted 1,242 units.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In 2013 and 2015, two security experts remotely hacked into a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, and a Toyota Prius and Ford Escape, respectively, demonstrating the security flaws in vehicles that were not autonomous. Two weeks ago, Waymo announced that it will be building a manufacturing facility in southeast Michigan, as it looks to grow its fleet.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 4, 2022

Only the Ford Escape hybrid requires any extra maintenance. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Also, hybrid vehicles have regenerative brake systems that produce little heat. This further saves you on brake pads and other brake parts. Lastly, you typically need no special repairs and maintenance on the hybrid system.

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