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XL launches PHEV Ford F-250; 50% improvement in fuel economy

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XL unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck ( earlier post ) at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. These numbers are consistent with what the PHEV F-150 has been proven to achieve at EPA-certified testing facilities.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. liter EcoBoost debuts cylinder deactivation, a Ford first for North America, which senses when one cylinder isn’t needed and shuts it down automatically. To date, Ford has sold more than 4.5

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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379,125 PHEV (36% ). 63,141 PHEV (25.2%). Ford: 5,807 Mustang Mach-E, 18 Focus EV (3.2%). The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data. Specifically, cumulative sales through the end of 2021 were: 663,014 BEV (62.9%). 11,956 FCEV (1.1%). 3,205 FCEV (1.3%). Volkswagen: 5,293 ID.4,

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Ford to show production version of new Transit PHEV and 48V mHEV version

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Ford will present its latest generation of connected and electrified Transit products at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from 20-27 September 2018. Ford’s Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will make its show debut in production form, and the new Transit with a segment-first 48-volt mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain.

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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Ford has begun production of the Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric van at its European HQ in Cologne, Germany. Around 180 Ford employees are working in two shifts to build up to 16 WORK XL models per day, providing an annual production capacity of 3,500 units.

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Jeep introduces first PHEV Grand Cherokee: 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe with 25 miles AER

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The 4xe PHEV technology targets an estimated 25 miles (40 km) of all-electric range and 57 MPGe and offers: 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The Trail Rated Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is capable of water fording up to 24 inches (61 cm). liter turbocharged, four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

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