Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 liter Four on Fusion SE models. The Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Kia Sportage Turbo, and Ford Escape 2.0T Ford Fusion.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The upcoming new Ford C-MAX PHEV and HEV models ( earlier post ), like the company’s next-generation hybrids, will use the company’s powersplit architecture with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle engine in combination with a high-voltage electric traction motor generator and a lithium-ion battery system.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe revealed the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus ( earlier post ), and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles demonstration initiative next year. The Focus BEV prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

Ford is adding a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. ” —Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. Ford US small car sales.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. Ford F250 XLT. Ford Fusion Titanium. Ford Mustang GT. —David Strayer. Overall Demand by Vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

Michelin based the claim on internal wet braking test results from 40 and 50 mph versus new Goodyear Assurance TripleTred A/S tires in size 235/55R17 (99H) using Premier A/S tires in size 235/55R17 (99H) buffed to 5/32? Actual on-road results may vary. Ardmore, Okla., and Pictou County and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 4, 2022

It’s happened to me twice going at 65 mph, and it’s scary,” Ramsdell said. I’ll just be driving the same speed I had in my old Ford Fusion, but they’ll cut in front of me and drive really slow or prevent me from switching lanes. “People cut us off on the freeway, give us the finger, yell at me through the windows.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Prior Consumer Reports tests of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid also found a significant shortfall between the EPA’s estimated highway fuel economy figures and those in CR’s own fuel economy tests. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

l/100 km), higher than the combined cycle mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants and a significant boost over the 29 mpg combined of the MY 2015 Malibu with 2.5L The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

This would allow the driver to walk alongside the car, at a maximum speed of 4 mph (6.4 It could also be an aid when the vehicle is fording a stream or traversing sections made slippery by mud or snow. This would allow the driver to walk alongside the car, at a maximum speed of 4 mph (6.4

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L —Andrew Brumley, chief engineer, Ford Engine Programs. —Gregor Allexi, active safety engineer, Ford of Europe. Mondeo 5-door.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Ford Motor Company is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013 to more than 100,000 units, further boosting volumes of its C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which begin production next year. Both battery packs are being designed in-house by Ford engineers.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

We were able to travel up to 60 mph with the tachometer pegged at zero, meaning, of course, the gasoline part of the hybrid system was not running, and we were cruising on full electricity. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. The 6-speed automatic transmission is invisible with its shifts, making us think we were driving a CVT.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

This is a very important tool for Ford, Gray said. The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L Atkinson to a 2.0L

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5. Road Test: 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 160 miles, traveling round trip from Dana Point to the San Ysidro Mexican border crossing, averaged a very impressive 55.8

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over. Off the job, he drives a Toyota Prius hybrid.Horne Ford in Nogales has sold a “handful” of hybrid cars to “environmentally conscious” buyers, said Tony Griffin, owner and general manager.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Instead, the driver has to brake at about 4 mph to bring the car to a complete stop. Similarly, Ford claimed about half the miles covered by its C-Max and Fusion Energi PHEVs were on grid power or electricity regenerated in hybrid mode. Drivers hoping for one-pedal driving will be disappointed. Did they plug in daily?

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid 110

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2009

miles per gallon in an off-the-showroom floor, non-modified 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, nearly doubling its EPA rating. Not only does this demonstrate the Fusion Hybrid’s fuel efficiency, it also shows that driving technique is one of the keys to maximizing its potential.” The Fusion Hybrid 1,000-Mile Challenge started on 25 April.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

This weekend, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is being put to the ultimate fuel-efficiency test. Already rated as the most fuel-efficient, mid-sized sedan in America, the Fusion Hybrid will need to average at least 57 mpg to achieve its goal. Tags: Ford Hybrid cars. The 1,000-Mile Challenge starts at around 8:00 a.m.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Were told that the agreement includes nods of acceptance from the likes of Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Eon, Vattenfall, EDF, Npower, Endesa and Enel, and while theres no time frame for when itll be introduced, were pretty stoked to hear that at least something has been decided upon.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

.& (Full Disclosure: I had already planned on hitting up the Woodward Dream Cruise this year, then Ford invited me to spend some time at the brand’s roadside clubhouse where there would be a slew of new models to take out. But Ford has managed to find an agreeable mix of physical and touchscreen-based controls.

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