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Fords View on Electrification Enablers; Looking for Battery Commonization

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Prior to his current position, Tinskey led Ford’s product planning and product management activities for hybrids and for developing and implementing the electric vehicle strategy announced last January ( earlier post ). Ford’s product approach to electrification. Currently, Ford has four full hybrids on the market. Mike Tinskey.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Ford showcases the iosis MAX in Shanghai

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Ford Motor Company is displaying a series of exciting vehicles and leading technologies at the Shanghai Auto Show. Making its first Asia Pacific appearance, the iosis MAX concept car features Ford’s kinetic design language, EcoBoost engine technology and PowerShift transmission.

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Ford BEV development at Frankfurt Motor Show

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American car giant Ford has finally come clean over its electric car plans with news of their developmental BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) car program announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Electrification is key element in the effective use of Ford’s global resources and talents,” John Fleming, Chairman & CEO Ford of Europe said.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Its dynamic concept car-like design, peppy performance and agile handling redefined Maruti’s image, attracting a younger, more dynamic audience. However, the XL-7’s dated styling (even for the early 2000s), a thirsty petrol engine and an exorbitant price tag of Rs 16.08 A luxurious interior with three-row seating, a 2.7-litre,

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Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. don’t think we expect to see a large market share of light duty diesel in the short term. Differentiated Analysis of Downsizing Concepts”).

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Why The Ford F-150 Lightning Is The Most Important EV Ever

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When the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV reaches dealers in the spring or summer of 2022, it will wear the mantle as the most important electric vehicle introduced to date in America. Or the Model 3, which at around $40,000 made EVs in reach of a much larger market of buyers versus the $80,000+ price tag on the Model S. Image Source: Ford.

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