Green Cars News

DECEMBER 3, 2012

The all-new Ford Fusion has been crowned the 2013 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2016

Today, a European fix for Volkswagen diesels runs into problems, the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid gets significant discounts in California, and The Netherlands considers banning sales of new internal-combustion cars in 2025. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of the more eagerly awaited green cars coming this year. With fuel economy projected at up to 48 mpg city, it improves considerably on the well-regarded current Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is rated by the EPA at 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, for a combined overall rating of 39 mpg.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 7, 2016

That is particularly true when it comes to green cars, which Californians buy with enthusiasm not seen in other states. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric cars typically sell in much larger volumes in the Golden State than anywhere else in the U.S. DON'T MISS: 2017 Ford Fusion.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 15, 2016

Today, the company that sold the most plug-in electric cars worldwide in 2015 isn't one of the usual suspects, the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid get some updates, and Panasonic commits $1.6 All this and more on Green Car Reports. billion to the Tesla battery "Gigafactory."

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Green Car Reports

MAY 31, 2016

Today, we have more details on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, a date for the grand opening of Tesla's battery "gigafactory" in Nevada, and hints that Apple may sell electric-car charging stations. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We have more details on the.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Slowly, ever so slowly, the image of green cars is expanding beyond tiny tin-box hatchbacks and nerdy Toyota Prius hybrids to encompass a broader spectrum of the car scene. Take, for instance, this 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid show car, customized by Jonathan Garcia of M&J Enterprises in Phillips Ranch, California.

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2013

Well, it''s time to think again if the standards of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (pictured) are to be followed. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Ford' Worried that the latest generation of alternative fuel vehicles can''t possibly match the safety standards of today''s vehicles?

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 18, 2013

Ford is determined to make its new Fusion Energi (pictured) a serious contender to the dominance of the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-in: and newly released statistics suggest it will be exactly that.

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Green Cars News

JULY 20, 2012

The brand new Ford Fusion (pictured) is set to mark a significant breakthrough for Ford vehicles – as it will be the first non-hybrid Ford in the US to be available with auto start-stop technology. The technology is said to improve fuel efficiency by 3.5 per cent and pay for itself in fuel savings within [.].

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Hybrids and other green cars often come with a higher purchase price, meaning their improved efficiency may be offset by a higher cost of ownership. RELATED: Ford Fusion Vs Hyundai Sonata: Mid-Size Sedan Gas Mileage Comparison According to.' But that''s not always the case.

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All Cars Electric

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Back at it again, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has won yet another award. Add this new one to the list which includes the vehicles recent selection as Car and Driver's 10 Best. The newest award presented to the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the 2010 Earth, Wind, & Power Award for green car of the year.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 29, 2012

The finalists for the 2013 Green Car of the Year have been revealed ahead of the reveal of the overall winner at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. This year’s finalist line-up consists of Dodge Dart Aero, Ford C-MAX, Ford Fusion, Mazda CX-5 SkyACTIV and the Toyota Prius c, which are all in the [.].

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 12, 2017

Today, rumors about an all-new electric car, why trucks can be cars even if their owners don't know what they are, a frustrating Ford experience (but not because of the car), and lease pricing on the all-electric Honda Clarity. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Ford’s new Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has been rated with a class-leading 108 MPGe city by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford is to reveal its next generation of the Fusion sedan in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this week, before the car goes on sale in the US later this year. The all-new car signals the next stage of development of the Mondeo too, which is to go on sale in Europe in [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2012

Forget the race to lower vehicle emissions: the new Ford Fusion (pictured) can make a claim to be the greenest car of all using a different set of criteria.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2018

The $500 price cut makes the car one of the most affordable midsized hybrids on the market, according to an analysis by Green Car Reports sister site CarsDirect.com. Only the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Honda Accord Hybrid cost less. CHECK OUT: 2018 hyundai.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2012

Soon you won’t have to pick up a hybrid version of the Ford Fusion (pictured) to benefit from its auto start-stop system. That’s because Ford will offer start-stop on the non-hybrid Fusion with a 1.6litre EcoBoost engine starting from the 2013 model year.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 22, 2014

After unveiling an automated Ford Fusion Hybrid research vehicle one month ago, Ford has continued to show its backing for the new technology by throwing its weight behind a new project with Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Latest News Green cars Ford'

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Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2010

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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Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2013

Its hybrid car line-up has come under fire for its fuel consumption: but now Ford has revealed plans to enhance the fuel economy performance of its petrol-electric models. From August, it will introduce updates to the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid ([.].

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Today we''ve got stories on a battle between Tesla Motors and trade journal Ward''s Auto over the electric-car maker''s sales numbers, a test of Nissan''s Leaf-To-Home power station in Japan, and a gas mileage comparison of the Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A research.'

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2013

Ford has made a serious investment in electric vehicles in recent years: with the likes of the Ford Focus Electric, Ford C-MAX Energi and the Ford Fusion plug-in electric vehicle (pictured) all on the way to our roads. Latest News Green cars Electric cars Ford'

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2009

But at least one maker's green cars are doing better than ever: Ford's U.S. With record unemployment numbers and an active global recession, it's not news that vehicle sales have been lousy, falling by more than one-third from the record levels of a few years ago.

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Green Cars News

JULY 9, 2012

Stop-start technology has provided a huge boost to the economy of many cars and has proven a vital tool in reducing urban air pollution and fuel bills-however consumers can sometimes find its function a little irritating and even unpredictable. But a new smoother start-stop system developed by Ford promises to iron out the niggles of [.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

With new hybrid versions of the Fusion and C-MAX vehicles on their way, Ford has revealed details of its new hybrid system – featuring its third generation powersplit system.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2009

On Monday morning (April 28 2009), the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid team hit the 1,000-mile mark on a single tank of gas, and is continuing its ultimate fuel-efficiency challenge with nearly one-third of a tank of fuel remaining. will keep you updated as the challenge continues… Tags: Ford Hybrid cars fusion hybrid.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 2, 2010

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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Green Cars News

APRIL 6, 2010

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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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 Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Rumours of the electric car’s demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated: with Ford seemingly more committed to bringing the technology to the mainstream than ever before.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Ford has revealed a driverless version of its Fusion Hybrid model in the US which will be used in a project to develop automated technology. Working in association with the University of Michigan and insurance firm State Farm, the research vehicle will test current and future sensing systems and d[.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

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?

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

Ford is hosting the cinema events in celebration of the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America and the official vehicle of the hit television show. Once the VIP passes are distributed, a $10 gift card will be presented to Fusion test drivers. to 7:00 p.m.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

Even the best of us need a little help from time to time – and those clever carmakers at Ford have turned to Panasonic for assistance with its next generation of hybrid cars. Panasonic will supply the prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for Ford’s Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-MAX Hybrid Electric – as well as the [.].

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