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Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLIII)

The Truth About Cars

Ford spent a lot of money and a lot of time on the development of the MN12 platform. An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII.

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Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

Green Car Congress

Comparison of regenerative/hydraulic (friction) braking ratios under normal braking. Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Both Ford and Toyota have indicated that they intend to resolve their respective issues via changes in software. Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Source: Toyota Motor Company. Click to enlarge.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Power and Associates 2004 report ]. At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. Car and Driver s Patrick Bedard writes amusingly but tellingly about this issue. Alternative Fuels to top Whats the deal with ethanol?

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