Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Adapted from ICCT. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

The zero-emission Focus battery-electric vehicle, which is being developed in partnership with Magna International, features a high-voltage electric motor powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack and charged by plugging in to a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford’s advanced battery researchers will present recent findings at SAE International’s 2009 World Congress April 20-23. Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010. a BEV passenger car developed jointly with Magna International by 2011.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Exide Technologies with Axion Power International. Honeywell International Inc. Expanding established propulsion systems into a volume manufacturing environment. Production of lithium-ion cells, modules, and battery packs for industrial and agricultural vehicles and defense application markets. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA.

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