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

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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. Nancy Gioia. With 12 different top hats (e.g., must have a constancy of purpose.

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Ford accelerates Li-ion battery research

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Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010. a Plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and next-generation hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) by 2012. Susan Cischke, Group Vice President, Ford Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.

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Ford Introducing Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid C-MAX Models in Europe in 2013

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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).

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Expanding established propulsion systems into a volume manufacturing environment. Develop, analyze, and demonstrate hundreds of Chevrolet Volt Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) --125 Volt PHEVs for electric utilities and 500 Volt PHEVs to consumers. UQM Technologies, Inc. Muncie, IN Holly, MI. Ford Motor Company. $30.

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