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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Ford Motor Company’s Oakville Assembly plant in Canada now sends no operational waste-to-landfill, an achievement that gives Ford Motor Company the distinction of becoming landfill-free at all its manufacturing facilities in Canada. A total of 21 Ford facilities around the globe maintain zero waste-to-landfill status.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Motor Company are collaborating on the first interior fabric made from the same renewable material used to produce Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle Technology packaging. The Ford Fusion Energi research vehicle will be on display later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Ford Motor Company has added its near-dry machining process—Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)—to six plants globally, a number that will nearly double in the next few years. For a typical production line, MQL can save more than 280,000 gallons (1 million liters) of water per year, Ford says. Left: Wet flood machining.

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DECEMBER 30, 2012

The Ford Focus is tracking to become this year’s best-selling global nameplate, while the Ford Fiesta is on pace to be this year's best-selling global B-Car—giving Ford the best-selling B and C-Car in the world— based on the latest Polk global industry data through September.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Ford Motor Company is furthering its commitment to aggressively step up water conservation programs at its global facilities and among the company’s suppliers, according to its 15 annual Sustainability Report, released today. Ford will then work with the suppliers to achieve reductions.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Ford and Corning have developed Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology—a light-weighting innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT. The Gorilla Glass hybrid window will be used on both the windshield and rear engine cover of Ford GT. —Paul Linden, Ford body exteriors engineer. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2013

Ford Fusion is the first global vehicle program from any automaker to use seat fabric made from recycled material, with the potential to recycle enough plastic bottles and post-industrial waste to make 1.5 Where available, Mondeo in Ford’s Asia Pacific and European regions has 43% recycled content. million yards of fabric annually.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Ford Edge Concept. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford introduced a set of new prototype automated driving technologies in the Ford Edge Concept. The concept builds on Ford’s current active park assist feature. Data provided by IHS Automotive indicate global utility vehicle sales grew 45% between 2007 and 2012.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

While demands were initially left vague, the UAW has since shared a series of specific proposals to be brought forward during contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. He says he’s committed to restoring ground lost since 2007 and will not settle for less than a major victory. "If

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JUNE 3, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation has reached an agreement with Ford Motor Company to explore collaboration with Livio, a Ford subsidiary acquired in 2013 ( earlier post ), for the implementation of SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Ford SYNC 3. The announcement builds on that earlier collaboration.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Ford is introducing a new version of its Fiesta Van in Europe. mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). The new Fiesta Van offers a number of Ford driver assistance and safety features including segment-first technologies.

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APRIL 3, 2013

Ford Motor Company is expanding its 3-Wet paint ( earlier post ) capacity by 50% this year, adding the more environmentally friendly process to four more plants on three continents. Enabling the 3-Wet high-solids solvent-borne paint formulation technology is a combination of process and product developed by Ford and its suppliers.

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MARCH 17, 2011

In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. L/100km)—more than any vehicle in its class, including the Ford Escape Hybrid. In the Equinox, the direct-injection 2.4L By comparison, the previous-generation 2008 Equinox had a 3.4L

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JANUARY 5, 2016

Ford is tripling its fleet of fully autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid test vehicles—making it the largest in the automotive industry, according to the company—and will use a new-generation sensor technology as the company further accelerates its autonomous vehicle development plans. Advances in sensing, software and hardware.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Ford of Europe revealed the all-new S?MAX The new S-MAX will debut Ford Adaptive Steering technology in Europe for optimized response to driver input when it goes on sale in 2015. Ford’s advanced Pre-Collision Assist technology will assist in mitigating accidents even at motorway speeds. MAX seven-seat sports activity vehicle.

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MAY 30, 2012

The new 2013 Ford Fusion continues use of recycled and sustainable materials including recycled cotton from jeans, recycled car battery casings, recycled clear plastic bottles and soybeans. Ford first used soy-based foam in the Ford Mustang in 2007. Today, Ford uses soy foam on every vehicle built in North America.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

to provide an electric transportation solution for Ford Motor Company at its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. a provider of logistics services to Ford Motor Company and manager of on-site transportation of trailers and containers at the Wayne facility. — Jack Rosebro.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Ford Motor plans to invest RMB 11.4 The investment will allow Ford significantly to build up its research and development capabilities in the country—especially at its Nanjing Research and Engineering Center (REC)—and will help Ford create more world-class vehicles in China, for China. billion (US$1.8

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. Ford Developer Program. Currently, the three main categories of AppLink-enabled apps include: News and Information.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

a global leader in LiDAR (Light, Detection and Ranging) technology, announced the completion of a combined $150 million investment from co-investors Ford Motor Company and China’s leading search engine company Baidu, Inc. —Raj Nair, Ford Executive Vice President, Product Development and Chief Technical Officer.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Ford announced both a $100 price cut for Ford SYNC, its hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system, along with expanded availability by offering it as an option on base trim levels for the first time. Internal Ford research shows that more than 85% of SYNC users use voice controls while driving, up from 60% in previous studies.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Stated fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended. Transit Custom ECOnetic.

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AUGUST 30, 2013

Ford has begun a three-year. The goal of Ford’s relationship with the university is to analyze space-based robotic communications systems, with potential for developing vehicle mesh networks to aid in connected vehicle communications applications. Oleg Gusikhin, technical leader in systems analytics for Ford. Resources.

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JULY 4, 2019

I have a 2007 Ford F250 crew cab with a diesel powertrain and four wheel drive. I would like to do either a hybrid CNG or hybrid electric conversion.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Maybe they just don't get thrown away, un like Kidnapper Vans (this one got discarded in a Northern California yard back in 2007 or so). Ford and GM stuck with their B-Series competitors for similar spans. This Tradesman got a mild camper conversion at some point.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union at Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis have voted to ratify the recently proposed contracts following a historic six-week strike that began when the previous contracts expired. Ford has estimated that the new contract will increase labor costs by around $850 to $900 per vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is providing 10 Edison electric vans to Ford of Europe, which is a partner in the colognE-mobil project in Cologne ( earlier post ), which launched today. The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van, powered by lithium-ion batteries.

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MAY 15, 2014

In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. 50% ethanol by volume since 2007. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

The actions—along with a previously announced initiative to reduce approximately 500 salaried and agency positions across Europe, with the Ford salaried reductions achieved voluntarily—affect 6,200 positions or about 13% of Ford’s European workforce. Ford plans to close the two facilities in the UK in 2013.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company’s joint venture, AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co. AAT), will invest US$350 million in its pickup truck plant to support the production of Mazda and Ford’s next generation pickup trucks. AAT successfully exports Ford and Mazda pickup trucks to more than 130 markets around the world.

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JULY 3, 2023

inventive companies, hiring Ogilvy in Might 2022, changing Venables, Bell & Companions, which had held the account since 2007. Normal Motors has but to switch Deb Wahl, who left in March, life Ford has nonetheless now not named a CMO to switch for Suzy Deering, who parted tactics with Ford in overdue 2022. Audi’s U.S.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications.

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. Within three years, Ford expects to deliver 750,000 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles per year in North America and 1.3

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

ReadyRefresh’s additional Ford F-650/750 delivery trucks are each equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel system that provides 55 usable gallons of fuel. The Ford 6.8L The Ford 6.8L —Bill Ardis, national fleet manager for the ReadyRefresh business unit of Nestlé Waters.

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APRIL 21, 2010

Ford’s sustainable materials strategy. Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. Ford vehicles are now 85% recyclable by weight. In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5 In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5

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