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US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall – ET Auto

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NHTSA is asking Ford to answer extensive questions about the recall by June 21, including how it settled on the remedy. auto safety agency said on Thursday it has “significant safety concerns” over Ford Motor ‘s recall of more than 42,000 SUVs over concerns fuel leaks could lead to an engine fire.

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Ford teases its newest electric SUV offering

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Ford has teased its next electric vehicle offering, but sadly, it likely won’t be coming to the United States. The Ford Puma is one of the most popular vehicles the Blue Oval produces, yet outside of the markets that it is sold in, it is essentially unknown. The all-electric @Ford Puma is heading to Australia!

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Ford EV sales boost led by Mustang Mach-E, loses #2 sales spot to GM

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Ford has released its sales report for the first quarter of the year, showing the company remains on track to outpace traditional rivals. Ford has been moving quickly to introduce electric vehicles that Americans want to buy, but this task has been far from easy due to consistent supply snarls. Ford reports a massive 10.7%

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Unifrax introduces Battery Advisory Board to support SiFAB silicon fiber anode battery technology

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Prabhakar Patil, former CEO, LG Chem Power, and Chief Engineer of Hybrid Technologies, Ford Motor Company. Prior to joining LGCPI in 2005, Dr. Patil spent 27 years of his professional career at Ford Motor Company in various engineering and management positions. He has authored more than 850 journal articles.

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Tips: All the Factors That Affect Car Insurance Rates

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This article may contain affiliate links. This article will discuss the factors that affect rates, such as the model and size of your vehicle. Choosing the Ford Escape can reduce your insurance bill. – Ford Escape. What You Need to Know To Make Sure You Get the Best Deal. 1) Vehicle Model.

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How Ford got back in the EV game

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Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. This article may contain affililate links.

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