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Ford Anticipates 10-25% Of Its Global Fleet to Be Electrified by 2020

Green Car Congress

Focus, Transit Connect, C-Max, S-Max), the C-sized platform represents more than 2 million units a year. This enables Ford to use identical parts such as traction motors, and power electronics between HEVs and PHEVs. Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. Chapter member Ian Wright cofounded Tesla then later founded Wrightspeed, a company that built large hybrid trucks in San Jose. It wasn’t too many years before Toyota changed its messaging—and its product line—as a response to the PHEV actions. “We

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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