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Ford introduces two new taxis: diesel and hybrid

Green Car Congress

Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. Transit Connect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter Final EPA-estimated ratings available early 2019. Actual mileage will vary.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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That money will go toward: Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco. 2019: Ranger returns to midsize truck segment; new F-Series Super Duty debuts.

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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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The moves are part of a $4.5 A Transit Custom plug-in hybrid available in 2019 in Europe engineered to help reduce operating costs in even the most congested streets. billion investment in electrified vehicles by 2020. A hybrid version of the iconic Mustang that will deliver V8 power and even more low-end torque.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Uber’s also in the process of adding transit connection information to its app as it strives to become a one-stop mobility information service. The company rebranded as Share Now in fall 2019 as BMW’s Reach Now was shut down and folded in with Car2go. It is now owned by Stellantis.

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