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The first all-electric passenger car from Ford has finally been unveiled in the form of the Focus Electric. Expected to launch in late 2011, the Ford Focus Electric is said to offer enough driving range to cover the majority of daily driving habits of Americans – so around 100miles. Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Focus electric Ford Focus Electric revealed new Ford Focus Electric MORE
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Having established its global electric vehicle plans, Ford has now revealed its intentions for the European market. This will include two zero-emission battery electric vehicles including the Ford Transit Connect Electric in 2011 and the [.]. The company will introduce five full electric or hybrid vehicles across the C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges by 2013. MORE
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It's all the buzz of the auto industry this morning: Ford has fired its CEO Mark Fields and will replace him with Jim Hackett, former CEO of Michigan furniture maker Steelcase. Hackett presently oversees the Ford unit working on autonomous vehicles. The company is expected to make the announcement this morning, according to numerous media reports. plug-in cars MORE
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