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Ford CEO: Ford to focus on 5 key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance

Green Car Congress

In a pre-Christmas media event, Ford president and CEO Mark Fields said while 2014 was a good year for the company, 2015 has the potential to be a “ breakthrough year ”. In moving forward on that, Fields said, Ford will focus on five key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance.

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V2G is the key to the popularity of electric vehicles

Setec Powerr

As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? V2G technology also has the potential to bring new revenue streams to automakers as they become more connected to the grid.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. Because our EVs Internet-connected computer systems know where all charging stations are located, finding one is easier than finding a gas station.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. Even so, world events are putting wind in the sails for backup power. hoku earthquake , tsunami and nuclear power plant accident at Fukushima.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. Members are invited to virtually meet the candidates on Nov.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. Members are invited to virtually meet the candidates on Nov.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

Green Car Congress

We are literally trying to reinvent the auto industry, so why go the conventional route and rework someone else’s engine? A crash pulse is a time-history signature of a vehicle collision event and its characteristics such as shape, peak acceleration and duration influence occupant safety.

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