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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. 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. The Fiesta ST is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency when it goes on sale in 2013.

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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. Earlier post.). Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013.

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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. Behavior Electric (Battery) Fleets Plug-ins Policy Sales' EVs face barriers to adoption because they are a radical environmental technology.

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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. (Three main factors went into the selection of the regions, Coulomb said. Second, the regions themselves had to write a letter to support the grant proposal.

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Relic For Sale: Rauch And Lang Electric Car, Needs Work

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Yesterday we drove the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, and later today we'll have a drive report for you. But if you'd rather not wait until November or December for to buy Ford's first-ever electric vehicle, perhaps you'd consider a slightly used electric car on eBay?

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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. This year, the industry is tasked with ensuring that 16% of new van sales are zero- emission models. Ford registered 281 Transit Custom and 27 Transit Connect with the PHEV powertrain. of used LCV sales, up from 0.7% of sales, up from 17.3%

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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. December saw the Ford Transit Custom lead the way, with the Ford Transit in fourth (3,715 units) and the Ranger pickup in seventh (1,193 units).

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