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Ford makes GoDrive car-sharing available to public in London

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Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. The service offers flexible, practical and affordable access to a fleet of cars for one-way journeys with easy parking throughout the city. The approach helps consumers who can’t afford a car but want the benefits of owning one.

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This startup leverages dash cam tech to make Indian roads safer – ET Auto

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Having previously lived in London, where dash cameras were ubiquitous, he was struck by the absence of such technology in Indian vehicles. I had been in London for around 14 years before that. ” Growth plans Naidoo gave insights into the company’s growth trajectory and future plans.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Following six months of gathering data and consumer insights, Ford is honing in on two strategic areas: flexible use and ownership of vehicles, and multimodal urban travel solutions. Ford Motor Credit Company announced today Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing—a pilot program for select customers in six US cities and in London.

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Insight becomes Science Museum piece

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Honda’s all-new Insight is being put to work by the Science Museum. The affordable hybrid car will be an example of environmental technology used by the museum on a daily basis as part of a drive to improve the museum’s energy efficiency. Hybrid cars, such as the Insight, provide a logical progression towards a zero emission future.”.

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Ford Dynamic Shuttle Service moves from experiment to pilot, providing point-to-point shuttle rides for employees

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Ford is piloting an on-demand Dynamic Shuttle service for its Dearborn, Michigan, employees this month, providing a new mobility solution featuring smart ride-hailing technology with premium customized shuttles, applying insights from earlier experiments and research with global urban commuters.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

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During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. Honda hopes to sell around 7,000 Insight models in the UK this year with a global sales target of 200,000 units.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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Fleet insights, US. Data Driven Insurance, London. The outcome could be a more affordable and effective way to share or park vehicles using a remote “valet.”. City Driving On-Demand, London. A fleet of Ford Focus Electric vehicles and Ford Fiestas with EcoBoost powertrains is located across London.

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