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No Hybrid Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator for the 2024 Model Year

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It looks like the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator are dumping their hybrid trims for the 2024 model year. While the company’s reasoning isn’t entirely clear, Car and Driver reported the Blue Oval had cited high demand for the hybrid version of the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility, along with demand for other Ford hybrids.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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Some of the cars are faster, luxurious and thrilling while some of them served basic purposes like being efficient and cost-effective. Starting from the humble Model T, the Beetle, Rolls Royces, and the Toyotas, the Fords all have bought massive changes in the industry in one area or another. General Motors. Hyundai-Kia.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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Bill Ford on the prospects for EVs. At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson behind the wheel of the Smith Ampere electric van, based on the Ford Transit Connect. In February of 2009 Smith Electric announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company to provide an electric version of the Ford Transit Connect Van for the North American Market. Click to enlarge.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. ENON.OB ) ).