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Ford launches the 1.5L EcoBoost engine; first in Mondeo, Fusion following; computer-controlled clutch on water pump

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The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe. liter capacity or less. The new aluminum-block, twin-cam 1.5-liter

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Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

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Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. C-MAX Energi also is expected to qualify for additional tax credits up to $1,500 in California. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.

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‘OEMs are transforming themselves into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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The regulatory bodies world over has also contributed to the change in the way of policies that promote electric vehicles (EVs) andor alternative Powertrains, including subsidies, infrastructure support, tax incentives and even to the extent of funding programs to encourage EV adoption. These are some of the changes brought in by technology.

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‘OEMs are transforming into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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The regulatory bodies world over has also contributed to the change in the way of policies that promote electric vehicles (EVs) andor alternative Powertrains, including subsidies, infrastructure support, tax incentives and even to the extent of funding programs to encourage EV adoption. These are some of the changes brought in by technology.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 Battery charge mode. Charge by ISG. Charge by traction motor.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board approved a package of incentives and tax credits totaling $188 million. As part of its aggressive electrification plan, Ford in 2009 doubled the number and volume of its hybrid electric vehicles to include the award-winning Ford Fusion and Escape hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner hybrids.

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UK government and industry to invest >$1.5B in Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for low carbon vehicles; technology roadmaps for 5 priority areas

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This can include significant R&D spending and tax breaks and strong incentives to encourage investment by suppliers. Downsizing and downspeeding including more sophisticated charge air/boost systems. Vehicle sensor fusion & processes for safety critical on-board software development. Low carbon liquid fuels.