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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

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Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. Eventually, battery-depleted scooters will also automatically go to the nearest Spin Hub for charging.

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. Thilo Seibert, Manager CO 2 Technologies for Ford of Europe. Smart Regenerative Charging. A Smart Regenerative Charging system increases the alternator output when the vehicle brakes or decelerates.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Ford F-150. Ford F-150 Electric.

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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

But Nissan has the litium ion battery and tons of desirable, very cool features ready for prime time right here and right now. This is a move that GM, Ford and whatever’s left of Chrysler should have made, but it’s too creative, too bold and too American for any of those legacy car companies to pull off in the 21st century.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L —Andrew Brumley, chief engineer, Ford Engine Programs. Mondeo 5-door. Click to enlarge. EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option.

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Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version

Baua Electric

Tesla re-released its Model Y Long Range on Friday, as the model in the lineup providing the longest range at the lowest price—with an extra twist for those who have recently purchased the base Model Y. The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds to 60 mph.

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