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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s rollout of electrified vehicles began in December 2010 with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric—a small commercial van built in collaboration with Azure Dynamics. More precise controls to deliver higher levels of refinement as the powertrain transitions between engine and electric drive. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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The Focus Electric will go on sale early next year. The Ford C-MAX Energi is Ford’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. SYNC, Ford’s in-car connectivity system is being quickly rolled out to European vehicles such as B-MAX, Focus, C-MAX, C-MAX Grand, Fiesta and Transit Custom. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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As such, the theory regarding fleet manager EV adoption should be updated now that the automobiles are available for sale and revealed consumer behavior (empirical data) can be analyzed. In addition, Sierzchula also analyzed the reasons why these same firms did or did not expand their EV fleets.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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First, each region had to be on at least one of the participating automakers list of target regions where their vehicles will be for sale during the program period. Locations for the ChargePoint America program. Click to enlarge. Sacramento, Calif.; the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, California; Redmond, Wash.; and Washington DC.

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Ford electric vehicle prototypes plug in to UK Government low carbon fleet

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Ford of Europe’s involvement with the fleet of electric Focus prototypes complements the development work already undertaken to showcase the Ford Tourneo Connect BEV Concept first revealed at this year’s Geneva motor show. Smith will also offer the Transit Connect van for sale in Europe as the Smith Ampere from 2010.

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New LCV registrations continue to fall in UK as auction activity rises

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Meanwhile, sales at auction rose for a third consecutive month. Meanwhile, sales at auction rose for a third consecutive month. The Ford Transit (1,154 units), the Ford Ranger (1,041 units) and the Ford Transit Courier (354 units) finished in third, Fourth and 10 th respectively. Registrations dropped by 19.3%

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How did the UK’s LCV markets perform in 2024?

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Another strong performance confirmed the Ford Transit Custom as the highest-registered LCV in the UK. It came third in the overall vehicle sales, behind the Ford Puma and the Kia Sportage. It came third in the overall vehicle sales, behind the Ford Puma and the Kia Sportage. The UKs new-LCV market closed the year with an 8.3%

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