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FedEx Express doubles and diversifies all-electric fleet with 24 new units; adding more than 4,000 new, fuel-efficient vehicles in total

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These vehicles will be studied to help evolve all-electric vehicle technology and to establish a foundation of understanding on utility grid needs by modeling impact of future all-electric vehicle growth on the shared energy grid. Each Sprinter is at least 100% more fuel efficient than the most commonly found alternative it replaces.

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Fords View on Electrification Enablers; Looking for Battery Commonization

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There is also an accompanying long-term focus on clean electricity and hydrogen for fueling. Specifically on the BEV side, Ford has announced two vehicles: the electric Transit Connect light commercial van in 2010, and the battery electric Focus in 2011 (using new styling and with a new model).

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Ford BEV development at Frankfurt Motor Show

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American car giant Ford has finally come clean over its electric car plans with news of their developmental BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) car program announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Charging the batteries will take between 6-8 hours using a common 230 volt grid.

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