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Ford introduces 7-passenger people mover with up to 30+ mpg highway: Transit Connect Wagon

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The Transit Connect Wagon offers customers a choice between two four-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter Transit Connect Wagon Click to enlarge. The new Transit Connect Wagon will be offered in two wheelbase lengths, in five- and seven-passenger configurations, and in XL, XLT and Titanium series levels.

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Ford Nabs NA Car and Truck of Year Awards for Fusion Hybrid and Transit Connect

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Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively. It is the third time in 17 years that one manufacturer has won both awards.

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Ford Launching Transit Connect in US Starting This Summer; Battery-Electric Version Due in 2010

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The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010.

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Ford introduces more fuel-efficient Focus 1.0L EcoBoost; 99 gCO2/km

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liter EcoBoost also will feature Ford ECOnetic Technology including Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Active Grille Shutter and Ford EcoMode that supports a more economical and environmentally friendly driving style. Equipped with a specially calibrated 100 PS (99 hp, 74 kW) version of the 1.0L Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100km) in the city when it goes on sale this fall.

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Ford announces hybrid car investment plans

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The announcement was made by Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford at the Detroit Auto Show [.].

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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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Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. Earlier post.) The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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