Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2010

Ford’s push towards electrification has taken another step forward after it decided to award a major contract to Toshiba.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

Besides the aforementioned sales slump, domestic brands like BYD have come to dominate the PHEV segment in China , many of whom can offer customers a premium vehicle for a lower price tag. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! Outside of Asia’s largest market, the outlook for PHEVs also looks grim.

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Teslarati

JUNE 25, 2022

Some of the first players in the conversion space include Zelectric Motors and EV4U Custom Conversions, both started in the 2000s and offer conversion services for a variety of vehicles. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

It includes four electric motors for over 1,200 horsepower. The price tag is expected to be around $140,000 (1 million RMB). It even outsources its batteries to Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and several others. However, the starting price is over $150,000 (1,098,000 RMB).

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

The Hummer EV has a sky-high price tag and wait times that extend to two years for some people. The SUV gets 830 horsepower, the same outrageous torque quote, and all vehicles get three electric motors, one in front and two in the rear. & [Image: GMC] Become a& TTAC insider. & [Image: GMC] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

Rory Harvey, General Motors' incoming president for North America, has stated that the Silverado EV Work Truck (WT) will have an EPA-estimated 450 miles of range 450 miles on a full charge. General Motors had previously hinted that it was targeting a maximum exceeding 400 miles. Images: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Volkswagen Group published sales results for Q3; overall, they have good news for investors. Porsche’s higher price tag could influence this, but Audi now leads Porsche with more EV offerings for customers around the globe. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! What do you think of the article?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

American car maker Ford is continuing to make inroads into China by building a second engine plant in the country. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Chongqing Municipal Government Ford China Ford engines Ford Motor China.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

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. Tags: Ford BEV Electric cars Ford Focus. The BEV will have a top speed of 85mph and a range of up to 75 miles.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is a good point (October 2021) to take stock as it’s the traditional time of the start of a new model year with several introductions already made. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938. The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 3, 2010

It’s the end of an era for the Ford Motor Company after it decided to wield the axe on the Mercury brand. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news axe for Mercury brand end of Mercury brand Ford Motor Company lincoln Mercury new Ford models new Lincoln models.

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2010

Yesterday we told you how General Motors’ sales in China had surpassed its sales in the US (see article) and now we can report on similar success for Ford. The company enjoyed its best ever first half of the year in the country with total vehicle sales of 301,524 units – a 53 per cent increase [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2010

The city of Portland in Oregon will soon reap the rewards of a new collaboration between one of its leading utilities and the Ford Motor Company. The car manufacturer has teamed up with Portland General Electric to prepare the city for the operation of electric vehicles.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2010

Having already proven its commitment to recycling (see article) Ford is now looking to make a broader effort in examining the greenhouse gas emissions within the auto industry. It will survey 35 top global suppliers – ranging from companies that make seats and steering systems to tyres and metal components – on their energy use.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2010

It has been coming for months and now the Ford Motor Company has completed the sale of Volvo Car Corporation and its related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Volvo Ford sells Volvo Geely Volvo sale Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited.

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Green Cars News

MAY 17, 2010

A consortium consisting of UK start-up Lontra, Ricardo and the Ford Motor Company has been awarded funding by the UK Technology Strategy Board to demonstrate Lontra’s Blade Supercharger for a Ford vehicle demonstrator.

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Green Cars News

JULY 7, 2010

Researchers for the Ford Motor Company have made a breakthrough by using renewable soy oil to improve rubber car parts. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news International Rubber Study Group rubber rubber automotive parts soy oil United Soybean Group. The research, which [.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2010

Two of the biggest companies in the world will combine their experience and knowledge in an effort to usher in a new era for electric vehicles. The Ford Motor Company is teaming with Microsoft Corporation to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles – the Hohm will be used in the Focus [.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the Press today, is the venue for the unveiling of the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect. Tags: Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news Chicago Auto Show Ford Transit ford transit connect Ford Transit Connect Electric Johnson Controls Saft.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Peugeot stuck it out until 1991 , when the last new 405s hit American streets. But then another rear-engined European import showed up, with a price tag similar to the Beetle's and two additional doors. Another was the debut of the Ford Falcon as a 1960 model. Plymouth's cheapest 1960 Valiant four-door had a $2,033 price tag.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The idea, while it would eliminate potentially $12,500 from an EV’s price tag (if it’s built in a Union facility in the United States with a U.S.-produced However, other companies, like Ford, General Motors, and others, who are working to transition to EVs, are getting the attention.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 11, 2010

It is one of the most strategically important vehicles to be unveiled by Ford in years – and now the next-generation Ford Focus has finally been showcased at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The new Focus will be one of 10 unique models to be built on Ford’s C-car platform, which the company hopes [.].

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 19, 2010

They are part of a panel that also includes Bill Nye “the Science Guy&# and Martin Eberhard, co-founder of Tesla Motors, to talk about education for plug-in and hybrid technology, and how the general public can get involved in changing our methods of transportation. Tags: Film News. Say hello to Jessie and Chelsea there!

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 22, 2009

The North American International Auto Show (often referred to as the Detroit Motor Show) is shaping up to be another scintillating event with an estimated 40 new car unveilings. With three weeks left before the event begins, Doug Fox, chairman of the 2010 show stated that more reveals are likely in the build up to Press [.].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2009

President Obama will unveil his new rescue plan for GM and Chrysler in a White House ceremony on Monday. Not since President Franklin Roosevelt considered taking control of Ford Motor Co. in 1943 from a failing Henry Ford has the federal government pushed for such sway in the management of Detroit’s automakers.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Ford is on track to produce five hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles for the North American market by 2012 and European markets by 2013, the car maker announces at the Paris Motor Show this week. Tags: Ford C-Max electric hybrid plug-in hybrid Transit connect.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

The Ford Motor Company has unveiled the new Ford Figo, a car that will be produced in India and targeted at the India and export market. As part of its investment, Ford will be doubling production capacity at the plant to 200,000 units a year. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Tuesday 23 February 2010 Steeped in tradition, having been established in 1905 and now set for its 80th edition, the Geneva International Motor Show has always been one of the highlights of the automotive calendar. Regarded as a level playing field for the world’s car manufacturers as Switzerland lacks an automotive industry of [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2009

The Ford Motor Company will benefit from $5.9billion, Nissan North America will pick up $1.6billion and Tesla Motors has been awarded $465million. Ford’s award will help finance a number of engineering advances to traditional internal combustion engines and electrified vehicles.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ford’s commitment to the battery powered vehicle has not the only “green” news from the blue oval as it reaffirmed its EcoNetic range with two models now under the magic 100g/km of CO2 threshold. Regardless of whether you opt for the Start/Stop technology of not, the car also features a couple of notable firsts for Ford in Europe.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

With 1,000 horsepower and a GMC estimate of 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV is trying to make a statement even before you get behind the wheel. Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 22, 2009

With its hybrid cars enjoying a surge in popularity, the Ford Motor Company is anxious to accelerate their development and has turned to the University of Michigan to help it fulfil its goals. Together with the University of Michigan, Ford hopes to find solutions for both fuel economy and drivability.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

The Ford Focus is one of the most popular cars in the world and now its successful formula will be taken to the next level by combining new technology with clever details to create the most fuel efficient version of the model to date. The new Ford Focus ECOnetic range will be available from early 2010.

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EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 2, 2009

This time it was the turn of the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta, which will be available in both four-door and five-door body styles and comes with a choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected fuel economy of 40mpg. Twin internal clutches keep it in constant mesh while continually optimising for maximum responsiveness.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Plastic fantastic – that’s the phrase that can be used for a new wheat-straw reinforced plastic that has been developed by the Ford Motor Company alongside academic researchers in Canada. This application alone will cut petroleum usage by some 20,000 pounds a year and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30,000 pounds a year.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The green innovations continue to come thick and fast from the leading car manufacturers with Ford announcing the second member of its turbocharged, petrol direct-injection EcoBoost family. While announcing the new EcoBoost at a media overview, Ford also unveiled its 2010 product line-up with 30 new powertrain actions globally.

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