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With 2013 Fusion Hybrid On The Way, Ford Touts 461 Patents

Green Car Reports

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of the more eagerly awaited green cars coming this year. With fuel economy projected at up to 48 mpg city, it improves considerably on the well-regarded current Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is rated by the EPA at 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, for a combined overall rating of 39 mpg.

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Ford to boost fuel economy of hybrid cars

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Its hybrid car line-up has come under fire for its fuel consumption: but now Ford has revealed plans to enhance the fuel economy performance of its petrol-electric models. From August, it will introduce updates to the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid ([.].

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Ford creates smoother start-stop for Fusion

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Stop-start technology has provided a huge boost to the economy of many cars and has proven a vital tool in reducing urban air pollution and fuel bills-however consumers can sometimes find its function a little irritating and even unpredictable.

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Details of Ford’s green car strategy

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US car maker Ford has some hard work ahead if it is to meet new CAFE regulations and still sell the SUVs and pick-up trucks that are so popular across its home country. So how does Ford plan to make itself green? So how does Ford plan to make itself green?

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Test drive the Fusion Hybrid and attend American Idol finale

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Ford is hosting the cinema events in celebration of the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America and the official vehicle of the hit television show. Once the VIP passes are distributed, a $10 gift card will be presented to Fusion test drivers. to 7:00 p.m.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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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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Ford reveals EV+ for electric only driving

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From start-stop technology to vehicle to vehicle communications, there have been plenty of exciting new developments in recent years meant to help reduce fuel economy and lower emissions: and now you can add a new electric vehicle technology to the list.

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