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2011 Detroit Auto Show: Ford C-Max Hybrid & Energi Plug-In Concepts

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While Toyota dominates global hybrid production, Ford was the first company to launch a hybrid SUV: the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004. Now, Ford is pioneering another hybrid model: the small minivan, or as Europeans call it, the people carrier.

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Ford wins reversal of $105 million industry secrets and techniques U.S. courtroom award

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A federal pass judgement on in Detroit on Monday threw out a jury verdict ordering Ford Motor Co. million for breaching a 2004 licensing assurance and misappropriating industry secrets and techniques. Leitman ordered Ford to pay Versata $3 for breach of assurance. The case is Versata Device Inc et al v Ford Motor Co, U.S.

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Automakers assembling a numerous provider ecosystem

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hauling beer and auto portions. He and Outlaw bought 23 impaired vans round that while to develop their fleet, Crain’s Detroit Trade , a sibling e-newsletter of Car Information, reported. ” These days, the crowd’s purchasers come with Ford, GM, Stellantis and Toyota. James’ father, John A.

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Wagoner Out as GM CEO; Obama to Provide Details on New Auto Aid on Monday

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The Detroit Free Press reports that the Obama Administration has asked GM CEO Rick Wagoner to resign, which Wagoner agreed to do today. Not since President Franklin Roosevelt considered taking control of Ford Motor Co. Not since President Franklin Roosevelt considered taking control of Ford Motor Co. billion more.

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University of Michigan Report Finds Focus on Fuel Economy Would Be Very Profitable for Detroit 3; Says Rapid, Wide-Reaching Change in Business Models Required for Turnaround

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According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans.

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter Achates has been developing diesel-fueled (compression ignition) opposed piston engines since its founding in 2004. Earlier post.).

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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The new Ford GT on display in the Ford stand at NAIAS. In December, Ford President and CEO Mark Fields said Ford would focus on five key areas of innovation, one of them being performance. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

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