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Ford doubles electric drive market share in US from 2012 to 2013; surging with plug-in hybrids

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Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles.

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Top 10 Green Cars revealed

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Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].

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Ford reveals electric car plans for Europe

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Having established its global electric vehicle plans, Ford has now revealed its intentions for the European market. This will include two zero-emission battery electric vehicles including the Ford Transit Connect Electric in 2011 and the [.].

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Toyota and Ford enjoy hybrid sales gains

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It was a good month for both Toyota and Ford, despite safety concerns surrounding their vehicles, as both reported strong gains in hybrid sales in March 2010 year-on-year. per cent by volume to 16,714 units; while Ford enjoyed sales of 3,050 units – an increase of [.]. In the case of Toyota, hybrid sales rose by 21.6

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Ford bucks the hybrid car sales trend

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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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Ford to add more EcoBoost engines to its line-up

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Having offered its EcoBoost engines in seven of its models during 2011, Ford will soon increase the number of vehicles featuring the fuel efficient engines to 11 during 2012.

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Details of Ford’s green car strategy

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US car maker Ford has some hard work ahead if it is to meet new CAFE regulations and still sell the SUVs and pick-up trucks that are so popular across its home country. So how does Ford plan to make itself green? So how does Ford plan to make itself green?