Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Ford and its partners are building a new engine plant in China to support future products and growth plans. Ford’s joint venture, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Ltd (CFMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with the Chongqing Municipal Government to build a new engine plant in Chongqing. Tags: Brief.

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JUNE 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company is investing US$450 million (THB 15 billion) in a new passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, scheduled for completion in 2012. The facility will begin building the next-generation Ford Focus in 2012 for Thailand and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

The top two vendors of hybrids in the US, Toyota and Ford, each reported strong gains in hybrid sales in March 2010 year-on-year. Ford reported hybrid sales of 3,050 units, up 69.3% Overall, Toyota reported an increase in total light duty vehicle sales of 40.7% Tags: Hybrids Sales. from March 2009. year-on-year.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Ashwoods says that its Stop/Start Module is suitable for most light commercial vehicles, including panel vans such as the Ford Transit and car-derived vans like the Vauxhall Combo. Tags: Conversions Hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. Around the world by 2020, we see 10 to 25 percent of the Ford fleet electrified. Prototype Trials in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company, moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification, is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Ford’s Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Mich.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. V8 Ford powertrain originally installed in the vehicle. John Thomas. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. The 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines are available as either a 1.6-liter liter Ford EcoBoost petrol and 1.6-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Ford Figo. Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally revealed the new Ford Figo, the anticipated new car to be produced in India and targeted at the India and export market. Ford said that Mulally’s visit for the reveal underscores the strategic importance of India in Ford’s future plans. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2009

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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Australia’s GoAuto notes that the new Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel ( earlier post ), with fuel consumption of 3.7 More specifically, according to the Australian government’s GreenVehicleGuide : Ford Fiesta Econetic and Toyota Prius. Tags: Brief. L/100km (63.6 L/100km (60 mpg US) under the same test cycle. Urban Extra. Elec/Gasol.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

The order is for three REV 300ACXs and one REV 300AZX based on the Ford Escape and Ford F-150 platforms, respectively. APVs are battery-electric light-duty fleet vehicles that combine proprietary propulsion, power management and mobile communication technologies developed by REV. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Ford and Azure. The vehicle will be badged with both the Ford Blue Oval and Azure’s Force Drive logo. Battery electric Ford Focus passenger car in 2011.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Kia introduces a new $5,000 discount on the 2024 EV9 After opening EV9 orders in November with a $54,900 starting price tag, Kia called its first three-row electric SUV a “wake-up call to the industry.” Kia is now offering a $5,000 customer cash discount on all 2024 EV9 models.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

All-new, 7-seat Ford C-MAX. Ford will launch the all-new, 7-seat C-MAX, introduced this past week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in North America in late 2011 as a “whitespace” vehicle. The all-new, next-generation Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback models are scheduled to launch late in calendar year 2010 in the United States.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 21, 2023

As if tagging drivers in a questionable speed trap wasn’t enough, it is being alleged troopers in the Nutmeg State have falsified thousands of traffic tickets. For bringing this shameful practice to light, it seems we can thank one Ken Barone, a person who toils as an associate director at the University of Connecticut.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter The combination of these technologies help make the dual-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) Focus 4-cylinder one of the most advanced non-turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants Ford has offered. —Jamie Hanshaw, Ford VCT technical specialist.

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APRIL 2, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Ford received the award for the fourth consecutive year based on the company’s actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its US operations.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter Pistons are cast aluminum, as well, with the light weight helping to reduce reciprocating mass and adding to fuel efficiency. Barb Samardzich, vice president of Ford global powertrain engineering.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The MOTION’s Dual Powertrain Technology (DPT) delivers a combined 800 hp (597 kW) from a 550 hp (410 kW) modified Ford EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5 The light, strong and highly impact-resistant structure provides a two-seat cabin designed to accommodate drivers of above average size in a stylish, sophisticated and aerodynamically efficient design.

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Plug in America

JANUARY 13, 2022

This comes with a lower price tag making it a great commuter car for a family with an additional vehicle. Light function uses glowing visual and acoustic cues to track incoming calls, brake warnings, charge status, and more. Ford Mustang Mach-E. Starting at $33,470. Electric range: 100 miles. Starting at $43,895. Rivian R1T.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

The first full month of sales in the US for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect light commercial van has topped 2,000 units, according to Ford. The Ford Transit Connect. Ford will introduce an electric version of the Transit Connect, in partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles, in 2010. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2010

Ford, Detroit Edison and Xtreme Power are teaming up to establish one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems and electric vehicle charging stations at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Having ramped up production of green cars with a host of small, efficient vehicles in the works, Ford is now attempting to bring its environmental outlook into its dealerships. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford dealerships Ford USA Go Green green dealerships Lincoln Mercury Rocky Mountain Institute.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

Hennessey took the Ford Raptor R, added two wheels, a bunch of new bodywork, and a crazy price tag. & New bumpers, LED lights, and badging complete the exterior package, but Hennessey left the Raptor R’s supercharged 5.2-liter This truck, to start. And, it’s all covered with a three-year warranty. liter V8 alone.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

Similarly, the Ford Escape Hybrid introduced in 2004, had a consumer take rate of 10% in 2009. Tags: Brief. Lars Ullrich.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

Ranges in passenger occupancy can easily change the relative performance of modes, with large aircraft performing better than light rail in some of the areas investigated. Samples of the findings include: Off-peak urban diesel buses has the largest energy consumption and GHG emissions per PKT, followed by the three light-duty vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

has received an order from Verizon to convert 501 new Ford E-250 Series vans to compressed natural gas (CNG) power. Natural gas produces up to 30% lower greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline in light-and medium-duty vehicles. Tags: Brief. BAF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp.,

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Ram after will whip at the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV with its 1500 REV pickup in overdue 2024. Then again, all of those battery-powered entries are anticipated to have value tags topping the $25,000 length that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares mentioned is the “sweet spot” for reasonably priced EVs. .”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Characteristics of light-duty vehicles for four select model years. mpg US (11.2 Source: EPA.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The Group is conducting trials on the Smith Edison light commercial vehicle, which is based on the Ford Transit chassis. Tags: Brief. Proton Power Systems plc has successfully completed the first testing phase for the fuel-cell range extender system for Smith Electric Vehicles. Earlier post.) tonne all-electric truck.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Based on detailed model-level data for US light-duty vehicles from 1980 to 2006, a recent analysis by a UC Davis researcher found that if weight, horsepower and torque had been held at their 1980 levels, fuel economy for both passenger cars and light trucks could have increased by nearly 50% from 1980 to 2006. Knittel, 2009.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% In September, Ford reported a 6% drop in sales year-on-year.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Overall light-duty vehicle sales were essentially flat for the month, according to figures from Autodata, with 746,928 units sold in November 2009, compared to 746,789 units in November 2008. new light-duty vehicle market share. Total light-duty vehicle sales were up 2.6% Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales were down 0.2%

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