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Five Questions: Nancy Gioia, Ford global electrification director

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automaker to offer a hybrid, introducing the Ford Escape Hybrid crossover in 2004. More recently, the company has announced plans for limited numbers of plug-in hybrids, as well as electric versions of its Transit Connect small delivery van. Ford was the first U.S.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% annual increase to 2015; and meeting China’s 2004-2009 target requires a 5.3% Cischke was speaking at the Center of Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City last week. Earlier post.) mpg in 2016. annual increase. Sue Cischke.

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