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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. The vehicle moves beneath the canopy during the day to maintain maximum concentrated solar irradiance. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept.

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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 Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. When C-MAX Hybrid launches, Ford becomes North America’s largest maker of hybrid transmissions.

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Grid up! Regulation rewrite boosts bi-directional charging in Australia to enable V2G, V2H

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Add solar rooftop power generation and a home owner could recharge an electric vehicle at no cost and then draw on that power to run their house. According to an official statement from Standards Australia, a broad range of updates have been made to AS4777.1 and AS4777.2 and AS4777.2

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Ford unveils the Focus Electric

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The Ford Focus Electric. Ford Motor Company officially unveiled the Focus Electric—the company’s first all-electric passenger car. The five-door electric hatchback leverages Ford’s global C-car platform shared by the gasoline and diesel-powered Focus models. Nissan’s LEAF has a EPA range of 73 miles.)

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Why We Drive A Ford C-Max Energi And A Ford Focus Electric

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My wife and I have been very pleased with the results of green initiatives we undertook at our home, including solar panels and geothermal heating. While we didn''t find an affordable battery electric car with the 350 miles of range and 5-minute recharge time.'

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid vs PHEV vs EV | Types of EVs Explained

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And hybrid electric vehicles do not need to be recharged; the batteries are automatically charged as the vehicle is driven through processes such as braking. With powerful batteries and electric motors, electric vehicles can provide good range and performance without needing an engine and fuel tank. No rated electric range.

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