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Ford to offer 1L EcoBoost in 2014 Fiesta in North America

Green Car Congress

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with Ford’s 3-cylinder 1.0-liter Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, Ford says it expects the Fiesta to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States. Click to enlarge.

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Is it Possible to Retrofit an Old Car with an EV Drivetrain?

Clean Fleet Report

In addition to being more efficient and producing fewer emissions than gasoline-powered cars, EVs also require less maintenance and can save drivers money on fuel costs over the long term. See more at E Magazine. Several companies, including Electric GT , Legacy EV and EV West , now manufacture conversion kits.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

At the “Forward with Ford” event held in June—a conference exploring the linkage of Ford vehicles and technologies to global consumer trends—the company showcased its work on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications with a focus on crash avoidance. Click to enlarge. Background. US DOT Connected Vehicles Research.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ford Fiesta :Interesting English conversion. Groov-E-Skootz: electricscooter and bicycle retailer Midget Motors : Gizmo distributor SD Scooters : Electric Scooters SunValley Ford : They sold the Ford Ranger EV, now canceled. Home PowerMagazine : While not an EV magazine, they do have a regular EV section.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Fortunately, one of my fellow contributing editors at the magazine is a bundle of answers. Steven Cherry There's an advantage to pure electrics when it comes to maintenance, you know, removing many of the components that need upkeep and replacement. Will we have a universal standard for charging? What exactly is fast charging?

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Fortunately, one of my fellow contributing editors at the magazine is a bundle of answers. Steven Cherry There's an advantage to pure electrics when it comes to maintenance, you know, removing many of the components that need upkeep and replacement. Will we have a universal standard for charging? What exactly is fast charging?

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Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Car Market | ? ?

Plug In India

Video: Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Electric Car FUD The first thing I want to talk about is the constant FUD -- fear, uncertainty, and doubt -- regarding electric vehicles propagated by ICE car CEOs, the media, ICE-car-centric magazines and websites, and petrol heads. Here is a scenario for you guys.