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Other content tagged with Hybrids
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FORD, U OF M EXPLORE NEW WAYS TO SPEED DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE HYBRID VEHICLES
Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan are working together on a new project to accelerate the development of future hybrid vehicles.October 21, 2009
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FORD’S STRONG HYBRID SALES BUCK INDUSTRY TREND
Ford Motor Company’s hybrid vehicle sales have risen 73 percent this year in sharp contrast to a 14-percent decline in hybrid sales across the industryOctober 14, 2009
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FORD INTENSIFIES FOCUS ON ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY AS NANCY GIOIA TAKES A GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ROLE
Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio.October 09, 2009
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FUSION HYBRID AVERAGES 81.5 MPG, SETS WORLD RECORD WITH 1,445 MILES ON SINGLE TANK OF GAS
Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques such as smooth acceleration and coasting to red lights were able to get an extraordinary 1,445.7 miles out of a single tank of gas during a fund-raising effort in Washington, D.C. that concluded today. They did it by averaging 81.5 miles per gallon in an off-the-showroom floor, non-modified 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient midsize car in North America – nearly doubling its U.S. certified mileage.April 28, 2009
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ONE THOUSAND MILES AND COUNTING: FUSION HYBRID BREAKS 1,000 MILES ON SINGLE TANK, PRESSES ON
At 9:08 a.m. this morning, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid team hit the 1,000-mile mark on a single tank of gas, and is continuing its ultimate fuel-efficiency challenge with nearly one-third of a tank of fuel remaining.April 27, 2009
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FORD TO SHOWCASE HYBRIDS, POWERTRAIN SOLUTIONS AT 2009 SAE WORLD CONGRESS
EcoBoost engine technology, the hybrid system that led the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to best-in-class 41 highway mpg and Ford’s aggressive electrification plan will be key topics of discussion during the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress on April 20-23. This year’s conference theme: “Racing to Green Mobility.”April 13, 2009
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FORD HYBRIDS RECOGNIZED BY INTELLICHOICE.COM AS BEST CROSSOVER/SUV VALUE UNDER $28,000
The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid were named Best Crossover/SUV Value Under $28,000 today at the Chicago Auto Show by IntelliChoice.com, a leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis.February 12, 2009
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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Ford Motor Company a $10 million grant for research, development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Ford received the grant for the continued development of a demonstration fleet of 20 PHEVs. The total project cost is $20 million; the government will fund $10 million, or 50 percent, of the program.January 11, 2009
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FORD’S ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE STRATEGY OVERVIEW
Ford’s electrification strategy involves three types of electrified vehicles – Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) – to provide consumers with significant fuel economy improvements and reduced CO2 emissions without compromising their driving experience.January 11, 2009
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FORD BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE TEST UNIT
A passenger car that doesn’t use a drop of gas isn’t just a flight of futuristic fancy. Test vehicles are already are on the road as Ford Motor Company charges ahead with its aggressive new electrification strategy.January 11, 2009
