Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2010

This year, Ford has awarded 13 University Research Program (URP) grants to 12 different universities around the world, including Wayne State University in Detroit; Stanford University in Palo Alto, California; RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany; and Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

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Teslarati

APRIL 3, 2023

Ford said this morning that it is poised to meet its lofty electric vehicle production goals for 2023 and 2026 while reiterating its goals to have EVs make up half of its sales volume by the end of the decade. Credit: Ford Ford has had its struggles in early EV production, which have made things difficult at times.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Striking Ford employees are heading back to the assembly line today after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union reached a tentative labor deal with the company late on Wednesday. Say whatever you want about Ford. Since the strike began, Ford put 50 [percent] more on the table than when we walked out.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 6, 2022

Earlier this week, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont took delivery of a new Ford F-150 Lightning that will be part of the his fleet of vehicles that ensure secure transportation. More funding has been introduced via the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program, which will grant funding for EV charging placed at multi-unit residents.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The State of Michigan is teaming up with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to launch the nation’s first-of-its-kind, real-world test site for emerging parking technology, called the Detroit Smart Parking Lab. Information on innovation grants available to support projects utilizing DSPL can be found by visiting the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

The electric future will take a bit longer than originally promised at Ford. On Thursday, Ford announced its next-gen electric truck, known as T3, will arrive a year later than planned while the unrelated three-row electric SUV will arrive two years later than planned. In 2023, Ford and its battery partner, SK On, were granted a $9.2

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Gen 2 Lightning Ford Transit.

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Teslarati

JULY 22, 2022

Ford and General Motors want to be able to deploy self-driving vehicles without steering wheels and brake pedals according to a report from Reuters. The two automakers have asked the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to grant exemptions to deploy a limited number of self-driving vehicles.

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Teslarati

JUNE 14, 2022

Since the F-150 Lightning’s debut, Ford has made it a point to highlight the fact that the all-electric pickup truck could be used as a backup power supply during emergencies. The Ford F-150 Lightning comes with large battery packs that are worthy of the vehicle’s size. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Ford Motor Company and Universal Technical Insititute (UTI) are collaborating to roll out a new curriculum responsible for training students to maintain and work on electric vehicles. UTI is rolling out a new curriculum in its Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program. The nine campuses are: Avondale, AZ. Bloomfield, NJ.

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Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2021

In a recent post on Twitter, Ford CEO Jim Farley responded positively to the idea of the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 — the automaker’s one-off monster— drag racing the Tesla Model S Plaid. . Describing the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 as a monster is not an exaggeration. Thanks @FordPerformance for letting me test drive it.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reported on the Ford Mustang Mach-E in March 2021 , we were impressed with its styling, range, and standard features, but what we were lusting for was to get behind the wheel of the Performance Edition GT version, which wasn’t available at the Mach-E launch. Ford claims a 0-60 mph time in the 3.5-second

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

Most recently in November 2022, ABTC was selected for a competitive US DOE grant for a $20-million project to develop and commercialize a set of next-generation battery recycling technologies to even further enhance the recovery of recycled products and reduce the cost of operations.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Lightning Systems is accepting pre-orders for its new all-electric LightningElectric system for Ford Transit. The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. Vouchers and grants are available in some regions for zero-emissions vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $10 million in research grants to spur production of biofuels, bioenergy and biobased products that will lead to the development of sustainable regional systems and help create jobs. Vilsack highlighted the announcement with a visit to Michigan State University, a grant awardee.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ford and GM announced that they would offer the NACS plug on upcoming vehicles. Sources: FHWA , Joint Office of Energy and Transportation , Electrek The post Federal Highway Administration solicits feedback on how to certify Tesla’s NACS for EV charging grants – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Icom North America has attained the first US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for its Liquid Injection Propane bi-fuel systems for the Ford 6.8 liter engines, produced for Ford Econoline vans. The company can now convert applicable Ford 6.8

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EV Life

AUGUST 10, 2023

The debut in 2021 of the all-electric version of America’s most popular pickup truck, the Ford F-150 Lightning , marked a major shift in the truck landscape. Since then, Ford has continued to introduce improvements to its popular all-electric truck, even winning MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year in 2023. But the savings don’t stop there.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2023

The seven projects, each involving a group of companies working in partnership on green transport technology, will each benefit from industry support, together with a government grant. FCVGEN2.0 – Ford Motor Company Ltd. £8 The £77 million is made up of £38.4 million from Government, backed by a further £38.7

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The trade group is recommending a scalable low-cost loan/grant program, an emergency training program, and a reduction of the minimum project amount for the domestic manufacturing conversion grant program. The UAW strike began on September 15 and has idled workers at Ford, GM, and Stellantis plants across the United States.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Landi Renzo, the American subsidiary of Landi Renzo Group, the global leader in eco-fuel advanced systems for the automotive industry, received California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certification for the Heavy Duty Ford CNG/RNG 7.3L Many of these vehicles will be able to take advantage of various clean air grant funding opportunities.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

Ford International Airport. As EVs become more commonplace across passenger and commercial transit alike, truck stops face a fundamental point of evolution to their existing service models.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Siemens Energy Management Division has teamed with Duke Energy and Ford to demonstrate the results of an 18-month effort to reduce the cost and expand electric vehicle charging technologies. In March of 2012, the DOE awarded Siemens a grant to develop a low cost Smart Grid Capable EVSE. In 2012, Siemens was awarded $1.6

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

Ford and suppliers are investing $220 million to transform Van Dyke Transmission into a modern operation capable of producing Ford’s new hybrid transmission—HF35—as well as other fuel-efficient transmissions. Ford developed the HF35 supported in part by a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The state is accepting applications for grant rebates until March 22, 2024, according to its website, though only 2,000 grants will be awarded.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2011

Dana Holding Corporation will receive a $2-million grant from the Province of Ontario for the ongoing development and manufacture of lithium-ion battery cooling technologies needed for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Among these vehicles are the Chevrolet Volt, Ford Focus EV, and Tesla Roadster Sport.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Ford Motor plans to invest RMB 11.4 The investment will allow Ford significantly to build up its research and development capabilities in the country—especially at its Nanjing Research and Engineering Center (REC)—and will help Ford create more world-class vehicles in China, for China. billion (US$1.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

The California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has awarded AC Propulsion a $300,000 grant to integrate its electric drive system technology into commercial service vans ( three Ford E250 vans supplied by Comcast) in Southern California. The first conversion vehicle is slated for road testing in early summer 2011.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2017

Ford is launching a multi-million pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. Ford is the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market. Ford is the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market. million (US$5.8-million)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transits for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017. million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre. The vans are being designed and engineered at Ford’s Dunton, U.K., liter gasoline engine as a range extender.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 23, 2009

Three EV pioneers, Tesla, Nissan and Ford, are receiving loans from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. Ford is the big surprise for me. Tags: EV Economics Inside Track Obama Energy Ford Nissan Tesla. We’ve been waiting for several months to hear this good news.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2020

Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Cargo Van, Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis, Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis, and Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward Truck.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Ford is commercializing technology it developed and patented for installing vehicle windshields that makes the attachment less costly, simpler and more eco-conscious than current practices. Ford recently signed a nonexclusive, worldwide license agreement with Elgin, Ill.-based The entire patented process takes less than one minute.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2014

million hours on Titan to a project led by ORNL with Ford and Convergent Science as co-investigators. ORNL/Ford/Convergent. Stoyanov (ORNL); Brad VanDerWege (Ford Motor Company); Daniel Lee (Convergent Science, Inc); Eric Pomraning (Convergent Science, Inc); Keith Richards (Convergent Science, Inc); and P. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 10, 2010

As it bids to stay on top of the latest technologies, Ford has awarded 13 university research programme grants to 12 different universities around the world. Ford actually [.]. Ford actually [.].

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