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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 Executive Chairman Bill Ford made the announcement at the end of the first day of the media preview of the Detroit Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

In addition to introducing the next-generation Focus to the European market after its introduction at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ( earlier post ), Ford will show the production versions of the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, previewed at the Frankfurt Show last year, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 22, 2009

The North American International Auto Show (often referred to as the Detroit Motor Show) is shaping up to be another scintillating event with an estimated 40 new car unveilings. With three weeks left before the event begins, Doug Fox, chairman of the 2010 show stated that more reveals are likely in the build up to Press [.].

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Ford Figo. Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally revealed the new Ford Figo, the anticipated new car to be produced in India and targeted at the India and export market. Ford said that Mulally’s visit for the reveal underscores the strategic importance of India in Ford’s future plans.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

The first ChargePoint America station is now installed at NextEnergy headquarters in downtown Detroit. Coulomb’s ChargePoint America program will provide nearly 5,000 charging stations in nine regions in the United States: Austin, Texas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Fla., Tags: Brief. Sacramento, Calif.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

We have been enhancing our capability in this area by developing systems such as electric motors and motor control units, chargers, electric pumps, electric drivetrain and lithium ion battery packs. An early success of the company’s efforts is a collaborative project with Ford Motor Co. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Taking over the American Motors Corporation in 1979 allowed Renault to sell Kenosha-built Alliances and Encores here (and to create the XJ Jeep Cherokee and very influential Eagle Premier ), but the Dauphine climbed higher in the car-sales charts than any other Renault model to reach our shores.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2009

The Detroit Free Press reports that the Obama Administration has asked GM CEO Rick Wagoner to resign, which Wagoner agreed to do today. Not since President Franklin Roosevelt considered taking control of Ford Motor Co. Not since President Franklin Roosevelt considered taking control of Ford Motor Co.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

York told the Reuters Autos Summit in Detroit that “ I just can’t fathom anything that’s going to cause a material increase in auto sales in this country in 2010 compared to 2009. ”. Tags: Brief. Jerry York, former GM director, projected that US auto sales are likely to remain flat in 2010. The economy.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Thomas came to ALTe from Tesla Motors, where he was Senior Program Director and General Manager, and was working on “Whitestar”, later revealed as the Model S. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. A Gen 2 Series PHEV Powertrain under development is installed in a running rolling chassis.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 11, 2010

It is one of the most strategically important vehicles to be unveiled by Ford in years – and now the next-generation Ford Focus has finally been showcased at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The new Focus will be one of 10 unique models to be built on Ford’s C-car platform, which the company hopes [.].

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 9, 2010

Nissan Motor Co. in 2013, but Toyota Motor Corp. General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. in 2013, but Toyota Motor Corp. General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. Nissan Motor Co. in 2013, but Toyota Motor Corp. General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

At SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Company presented a research paper that detailed the results of an initial investigation, termed a Design of Experiment, into thermoelectric exhaust heat energy recovery in conjunction with a hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge. Adapted from Hussain et.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 3, 2010

The first nine communities to participate are: Sacramento, Los Angeles the San Francisco Bay-San Jose area, New York City, Orlando, Austin, Detroit, Washington and Redmond, Wash. Ford, General Motors and Smart are partners. said Mike Tinskey, manager of vehicle electrification and infrastructure at Ford. A $2,000 value!).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

2 of 3) Driven by Detroit This strategic decision is part of what makes Bright different from the other startups offering to retrofit hybrid cars or to sell plug-ins. based Tesla Motors Inc. John Waters, the CEO of Bright Automotive, is a veteran of Detroits auto industry, just like most of the Bright team. Both Ford Motor Co.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The green innovations continue to come thick and fast from the leading car manufacturers with Ford announcing the second member of its turbocharged, petrol direct-injection EcoBoost family. While announcing the new EcoBoost at a media overview, Ford also unveiled its 2010 product line-up with 30 new powertrain actions globally.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 18, 2010

Unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show, the hybrid Revenge Verde, based on the Ford GT, is capable of 100 miles to gallon and achieves a top speed of 200 miles to the gallon. Tags: Green credentials Hybrid cars E85 fuel hybrid Revenge Verde supercar. The latest green supercar sure is super. The Verde reaches 60mph in just 3.5

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Ronn Motor Company, Inc. today clarified and expanded upon the H2GO™ computerized test data for Ford engines. Detailed results can be viewed on Ronn Motors’ website at [link]. The following is a summary of results obtained from testing the H2GO™ system on a 2007 Lincoln Navigator with a Ford 5.4

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

"GM tries to unplug Volt hype" is not the headline I've been hoping to see out of Motor City this spring. But there it is in a Detroit News Autos Insider piece today. The Volt grabbed headlines, lit up online chat boards and dominated the buzz at the auto show in Detroit. Last year, Ford Motor Co.

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Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

More than 600 Ford employee and retiree volunteers are digging, planting and building on an Accelerated Action Day dedicated to environmental projects and creating a better world for people in their local communities. City Mission, Detroit - build community garden. COTS Coalition on Temporary Shelter, Detroit - create urban garden.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Japan and Europe by 2010 , under a widespread "green" strategy outlined today.The ecological gas-electric vehicles, which can be recharged from a home electrical outlet , will target leasing customers, Toyota Motor Corp. Tags: manufacturers government. Here's the story from the LA Times: Toyota promises plug-in hybrid vehicle in U.S.,

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Green Cars News

JUNE 21, 2009

Describing himself as anti-tax but pro-carbon tax, Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk risked the backlash of US motorists by declaring that petrol should probably cost $10 a gallon. Despite this, Musk believes that Detroit will survive and that it will be a “healthier place&#. To watch the interview, check out the CBS website.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show. Estimates vary.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. Ford ( F ). Tags: manufacturers. They will use technology similar to GM's.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2006

I'm speaking about Mark Phelan, columnist for the Detroit Free Press. As Phelan tells this tale , (registration required) midway through their Tundra talk, Ernest Bastien, Toyota Motor Sales vice president for vehicle operations, surprisingly rose to defend GM. '"The 15 miles per gallon, thank you very much.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Electric motors are clean, lightweight, maintenance-free and powerful. Ford and GM, it would seem, need to throw a Hail Mary pass to get back in the game. Let's talk after next month's Detroit auto show." Let's hope Detroit is taking another look. Tags: GM serial hybrid plug-in hybrid toyota dan neil.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. General Motors Corporation.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! About Gas 2.0 on It’s On! is a Green Options Media Production.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. litre four-cylinder teamed to an electric motor to make a 180kW PHEV good for up to 55km on electricity.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

Newly-formed American Motors did well selling efficient Ramblers starting in 1956, and Studebaker jumped in with its own small car for the 1959 model year : the Lark. By the 1950s, however, small manufacturers were being crushed by GM, Ford and Chrysler. Economy Motors was incorporated in 1959 , just in time to sell this car.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords. The Cadillac CTS/CTS-V is on Car and Drivers Top Ten list and in the July 2009 issue Motor Trend said “ Yet where it really matters, as a performance sedan, the CTS-V soundly spanks the BMW M5.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Ford Fiesta :Interesting English conversion. Groov-E-Skootz: electricscooter and bicycle retailer Midget Motors : Gizmo distributor SD Scooters : Electric Scooters SunValley Ford : They sold the Ford Ranger EV, now canceled. FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway. See what you missed.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Wakefield, 1998 "Taken For a Ride: Detroit's Big Three and the politics of pollution" by Jack Doyle Books on Peak Oil and Energy Transition "Beyond Oil: The view from Hubbert's Peak", by Kenneth S. Tags: ev evdriven. com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

Bird Cage Liners article this morning: Asking carmakers to comply with California’s rules would be tantamount to forcing a cancer patient to “finish chemo and then go run the Boston Marathon,&# General Motors Corp. spokesman Greg Martin said. “Right now, we’re just trying to make it through the current situation.&#.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. and we must do it quickly to save Detroit. Fill er right up - with electricity, please Chrysler developing electric sports car for 2010 Fords fuel efficient future Featured Yahoos taskmaster Carol Bartz is shrewd, strong-minded, blunt, and disciplined. Tags: evdriven.

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