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Seattle fire department retrofits several ambulances with XL Hybrids system; city ordering more

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Several ambulances for The City of Seattle’s fire department are now equipped with XL HYbrids’ XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System. XL Hybrids retrofitted Ford E-450 ambulances with a goal of increasing miles driven per gallon for the fire department and reducing carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Rally

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More Fun Clean Fleet Report has had plenty of seat time in the Ford Mustang Mach-E since it was launched in 2021. We were curious, when invited to Seattle to drive the 2024 Mustang Mach-E, what exactly what we would learn. Ford did not disappoint, handing over the keys to the updated GT and the all-new Rally; we learned plenty.

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Ford supports launch of mobility-focused startup business accelerator program in Detroit: Techstars Mobility

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Ford, Magna International Inc. The mobility scope is “ broader than automotive ,” noted Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford. “ The company has since expanded to Boston, Seattle, New York, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago and London. —Bill Ford. Connected vehicles Mobility Mobility services' Earlier post.).

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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Ford plug-in hybrid owners are operating in electric mode nearly 60% of the time, according to new aggregate data collected from Ford’s MyFord Mobile app. Ford doesn’t collect information on individual drivers, but aggregates group data so that it can continue to deliver the best possible ownership experience. Noon to 2 p.m.

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Ford opens limited reservations for 2012 Focus Electric; starting at $39,995

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Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. Seattle, and Washington, DC.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Seattle; and Washington, D.C. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

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