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The company also announced it will complete Ford’s first autonomous vehicles at a new AV manufacturing center in southeast Michigan, upfitting purpose-built, commercial-grade hybrid vehicles with self-driving technology and unique interiors.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. liter EcoBoost is the most power-dense production engine the company has ever produced. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe. The Ford C-MAX Energi is Ford’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

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JULY 27, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation has entered an agreement with Ford Motor Company whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line. gasoline vs. diesel). The new PHEV F-Series program further expands the Azure/Ford business relationship.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Ford has also announced it will produce hybrid transaxles at its Van Dyke Transmission facility in Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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MAY 5, 2015

Ford Motor Company sales rose 5% in total US sales in April with 222,498 vehicles sold. Retail sales grew 7%, while fleet sales were up 1%—the company’s best April retail sales in nine years. Ford brand SUVs had a record-setting month—the company’s best April ever—with sales of 62,730 vehicles.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. Ford is aiming to make the Transit Connect Electric available for European customers from 2011.

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MAY 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company, moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification, is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. A C-MAX hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric model for Europe in 2013.

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MARCH 16, 2018

Ford management gave an update on its product line plans, touting that by 2020, the company will offer “North America’s freshest lineup among all full-line automakers,” with its average showroom age dropping from 5.7 Ford’s new hybrids will offer customers more space than today’s hybrids. Some highlights include: 2018: New 3.0-liter

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JUNE 28, 2011

At the same time, FedEx Express will be adding more hybrid-electrics, using composite vehicles and upgrading more than a tenth of its conventional vehicle fleet to more energy-efficient vehicles. FedEx Express is adding all-electric and hybrid-electric vehicles to dense urban routes that have a lot of starting and stopping.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Portland General Electric will collaborate to help prepare the city of Portland and the Pacific Northwest for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford will introduce its first pure battery electric vehicle, the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, this year.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Ford Motor Company is leveraging the Internet and wireless technology to accelerate testing and refinement of the advanced lithium-ion battery systems that will power its upcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s rollout of electrified vehicles began in December 2010 with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric—a small commercial van built in collaboration with Azure Dynamics. Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 9, 2010

Johnson Controls has made a strategic investment in Azure Dynamics, the result of which will give the company a 3.4% stake in the developer and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Both are currently involved in the production of the Ford electric Transit Connect.

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MAY 25, 2010

Furthering its commitment to next generation hybrid and electric vehicles, Ford has moved to create a centre of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Ford Motor Company is doubling the production capacity of its Cologne, Germany, engine plant to produce more than 1,000 units per day of the 1.0-L The company added a second shift to meet demand for the engine. liter EcoBoost that will be the first non-hybrid gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Ford Motor Company and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) are coordinating efforts to help prepare the state of New York for the operation of electric vehicles. The Power Authority is a leader in helping to introduce electric and hybrid-electric vehicles in the New York Metropolitan Area and other parts of the state.

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JULY 13, 2010

The Focus Electric battery packs will leverage CPI and parent company LG Chem’s expertise in advanced prismatic lithium-ion cells and advanced liquid-cooled modules and battery management systems. The plant also will produce a next-generation hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 27, 2012

In connection with commencing CCAA proceedings, Azure will abandon its previously announced share offering. The CCAA presents an opportunity for the company to avoid bankruptcy and allows the creditors to receive some form of payment for amounts owed. There is no time limit on how long the Stay can be extended.

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JULY 29, 2010

Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. Ford anticipates that hybrids will represent about 70% of the 2020 numbers, with plug-in hybrids contributing 20-25% and battery-electric vehicles the remainder, she said. Nancy Gioia. With 12 different top hats (e.g.,

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Ford Motor Company is teaming with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain its traditional automotive engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop the next generation of advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. The vehicles include: Transit Connect battery electric commercial van in 2010.

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JUNE 2, 2009

The event has been designed to provide company car fleet managers with the chance to test drive the latest environmentally friendly vehicles. Tags: Green cars Latest news fleet cars Greener Company Cars In Action Millbrook Proving Ground. It takes place from June 16-18.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. 451 Tyburn LLC —$837,400—to build a publicly accessible CNG station in Fairless Hills and deploy heavy-duty CNG shuttle buses for public transit service in region. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc.

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JANUARY 27, 2010

automaker to offer a hybrid, introducing the Ford Escape Hybrid crossover in 2004. It recently expanded its portfolio with the well-received 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. More recently, the company has announced plans for limited numbers of plug-in hybrids, as well as electric versions of its Transit Connect small delivery van.

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MARCH 2, 2010

The company will introduce five full electric or hybrid vehicles across the C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges by 2013. This will include two zero-emission battery electric vehicles including the Ford Transit Connect Electric in 2011 and the [.].

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Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. Some small players were gobbled up by bigger companies. The success of one-way car sharing services is prompting more companies to consider offering this service model. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Hohm is also intended to help utility companies manage the added demands of electric vehicles on the electric grid.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The electric Transit Connect. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. Electric Transit Connect. Ford Transit Connect Taxi.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

As it aims to advance its lithium-ion battery systems for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, Ford has gone wireless. The company is leveraging the internet and wireless technology to test and refine the systems.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

will start a two-year test program of electric Focus compact cars and Transit vans in Germany on Jan. company prepares to introduce battery-powered models as early as next year. will start a two-year test program of electric Focus compact cars and Transit vans in Germany on Jan. automaker to offer a hybrid model, said on Dec.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Southern California Edison (SCE) has become the newest addition to the Ford Transit Connect Electric LEAD customer program with a 20 unit order. SCE will take delivery of one of the limited supply of Ford Transit Connect Electric vans to be produced in late 2010 and will receive its remaining 19 vans in 2011.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Ford's expectations for these vehicles, the Focus BEV and the Transit Connect EV, are high and they anticipate strong sales for both offerings. Along with the Fusion Hybrid, the company's decision to offer environmentally friendly vehicles appears evident.

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JULY 22, 2009

2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. 2010 Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid. By 2012, the company plans to produce 750,000 EcoBoost units annually in the US and 1.3 New vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year include: 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500.

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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JULY 26, 2009

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012.

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MAY 10, 2010

Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain will build the company’s first hybrid models for European customers with two advanced technology derivatives of the new Ford C-MAX compact multi-activity model to be launched in 2013: a full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2009

There are a number of companies offering lithium phosphate R&D. The two companies have had a relationship since 2005. UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson behind the wheel of the Smith Ampere electric van, based on the Ford Transit Connect. ton trucks. “ Mark Donaghy. Smith Electric Vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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