Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

FCA had the highest new vehicle average CO 2 emissions and lowest fuel economy of the large manufacturers, followed by GM and Ford. Since 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 104 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 29%, or 5.6 Preliminary data suggest further improvements in model year 2018. Source: EPA. Background.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy EPA 268

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2018

XL received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in California, marking the 14 th CARB executive order achieved by the company. XL introduced its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) system for Ford F-150s last year, highlighting an MPG gain of 50% and CO 2 reduction of 33%.

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California Ford North America Fleet 260

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020. 100 km (71.2

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Pickup You Can Buy Ford Maverick Hybrid owners will willingly tell you all about their truck, so be prepared to hang-out for a while. A hybrid hit Hybrid Power/Efficiency to Love Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid, powered by a 2.5-Liter

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 50

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Kentucky SUV Ford MPG 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Ford expects the new 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost-equipped Fiesta ( earlier post ) will deliver more than 40 mpg (5.88 Ford is introducing the new Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. Turn-by-turn navigation remains part of SYNC Services. inch touch screen that features enhanced voice control.

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MPG Los Angeles Ford Engine 218

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8 Fun in the Last Pony Car Ford says people buy the Mustang for its looks. Ford is making sure the seventh-generation Mustang continues to be the American-built Pony Car motoring enthusiasts want, and maybe even need. While both have the turbocharged 2.3-liter

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 88

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 Earlier post.).

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F-150 Gasoline MPG Engine 305

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. We came away impressed with what Ford had created. Among them, none may have been more important than the 2022 Ford Maverick. Who will buy the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick? That was in October 2021.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. LightningElectric is available for the Ford Transit as part of Ford’s eQVM program.

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Miles Ford All-Electric Range 170

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines (which in Ford-speak means they are turbocharged) are available. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Ford Los Angeles New York City Long Beach 257

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

The enjoyment of driving the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid began with getting 45.4 mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter The Maverick design is all Ford truck, without being menacing.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” Or was Ford merely selling an aspiration, since the country was still deep into the pandemic and people were getting a bit restless staying home? Cute, but fun.

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Ford Utah Las Vegas New Hampshire 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. A major part of the company’s Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost.

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Available Ford 2017 America 351

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter All of the infotainment and communication goes through the Ford Sync 3 system. The 2022 Ford Escape PHEV comes in three trim levels with these base prices, including the mandatory $1,495 destination and delivery fee. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Ford has begun production of the 2014 F-150 with the gaseous fuel prep option, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter The Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined.

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F-150 Ford Production Florida 220

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 1, 2023

Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry? Making EVs cool The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric version of one of the world’s most iconic motor vehicles. For generations, people have swooned over the big burly muscle power of the Ford Mustang. Many experts think it is, and we’ll explain why.

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Industrial Industry Ford Aston Martin 71

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different powertrain.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which goes on sale in the US this year, is now EPA- certified at 100 miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) combined city and highway, and 108 MPGe in the city. Ford projects that its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, due out in early 2013, will deliver 100+ MPGe combined.

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EPA Prius Plug-in Plug 218

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 23, 2024

Toyota has released details on the Tacoma Hybrid, showing it will start at $47,795 as part of the TRD Sport trim. & While we assume the hybrid will probably draw in some customers seeking to save on fuel costs, Toyota expects the Tacoma hybrid to net a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 23 or 24 mpg depending on the trim.

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Toyota Hybrid Price MPG 72

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Another Addition to Ford’s Electrified Future. Ford must have asked themselves how to make the F-150 full-size pickup even better. The 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid drivetrain comprises an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the 10-speed transmission, with a disconnect clutch so it can run in pure EV mode.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide.

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Battery Batteries Fuel Electrical 448

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. Big screen and good connections The horizontal 10.2-inch There is no head-up display on the Mach-E.

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 91

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2018

What did Ford reveal about its plans, finally, for new hybrid and plug-in electric cars? Which CEO actually admitted that underestimating electric cars was probably unwise? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, March 16, 2018.

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Ford Hybrid Parts MPG 61

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 powertrain contributes to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway, for a combined 29 mpg with MSRP of $22,340 - $30,355.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Ford says the all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is “Built Wild.” That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices.

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Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64 mpg Imp. mpg US) last month, a Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72 mpg Imp. L/100km, 60 mpg US) overall, an 18.5%

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Suzuki MPG Australia New Zealand 218

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” Ford plans to lead in vehicle electrification by committing $22 billion to electrifying its cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks through 2025. The Ford F-150 moves into a new era. Not only did Ford cleverly design a 14.1

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

CNG Ford F-150. Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter The Ford F-150 averages 23 mpg on the highway (10.2 Click to enlarge. When the 3.7-liter

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F-150 2014 Ford Gas 207

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. Data: Ford. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Ford has a winner on their hands with the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup. Maybe Ford went with Maverick because it can mean “pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas.” Ford has certainly done this by resurrecting the compact pickup genre that was once so popular in the 1960s-1980s.

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Ford Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Gasoline 83

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 l/100km (38 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 163 g/km. Powered by a 100 PS (74 kW) version of Ford’s 2.2-liter

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Ford Europe MPH Fuel Economy 231

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Other than a squinting resemblance to those first Broncos of the Sixties, the 2023 Ford Bronco Heritage has little in common with the back-in-the-day trucklets of yore. From Ford, we can readily pick and choose (and, sadly, wait) for the exact vehicle we feel will meet our needs and desires. We are blessed with abundance.

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Ford Jeep Miles MPG 73

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

Ford Motor Company is partnering with Dow Automotive Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to research the use of advanced carbon fiber composites in high-volume vehicles. Dow Automotive Systems and Ford have signed a joint development agreement that will see researchers from the two companies collaborate on several fronts.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Ford Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. The purchase is part of the company’s goal of reducing emissions by 25%, said Michael Levine, CEO of Taxi Medallion Management. The Ford dealership, Packey Webb Ford, of Downers Grove, Ill.,

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210