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Hyundai and Ford Will Offer Micro-Hybrids
The technology is called stop-start, idle-stop or micro-hybrid. Bottom line: It’s a cost-effective way to get a 10 percent efficiency improvement. In recent years, Europe has been embracing stop-start systems—also known as “micro-hybrids”—but the US has been slow to adopt the technology. Until now. Automotive News reported this week that Hyundai and Ford will begin [...]Ford’s One Liter Ecoboost Coming To 2014 Fiesta
The redesigned 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next year will be the first vehicle available in North America with Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, Ford expects this Fiesta to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States. To be the smallest engine [...]Toyota and Ford Disagree on Potential of Small Hybrid Minivan
Soccer moms seeking a hybrid to haul more than five passengers have, until now, been ignored by automakers. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and other full-size SUVs offer third-row seating, but those vehicles are bigger, heavier and more expensive than many families require. How about a new format, something like a hatchback with a higher seating [...]Automakers Race to Design Car-to-Grid Communications
“We all have to abide by the same laws of physics. When forced to do that, and do it in an economically responsible manner, you find out pretty quickly who is just talking and who has serious proposals out there.” Greg FrenetteFord manager of battery electric vehicle applications Ford is scheduled to introduce the all-electric [...]Ford Sneaks Up On Electric Car Future
While all eyes are on high-profile plug-in announcements from General Motors, Nissan, Toyota and others, Ford appears to be quietly inching into a leading position in the race to get electric vehicles on the market. Ford has recently made great advances in its hybrid technology with the 41-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and second-generation Escape Hybrid. [...]Ford Kicks Off U.S. No-Idle Revolution
On Nov. 12, 2010, we ran a story about the fuel-saving technology known as stop-start or micro-hybrids. The article read: “There are virtually zero micro-hybrids currently on U.S. roads, mostly because the technology is dismissed in favor of sexier alternatives, like electric cars…[but] the reluctance to shift to micro-hybrids could turn around very quickly. The [...]Ford's New Style Revealed in Evos Concept
Ford has revealed images and limited details about its stunning Evos concept car, which will debut later this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The concept represents the next generation of Ford’s Kinetic design language, which began showing up on non-U.S. models several years ago and in the United States with the 2011 [...]Ford to triple US 'electrified' vehicle production
Ford announced yesterday it would raise its annual U.S. production capacity for “electrified” vehicles from 35,000 to over 100,000 by 2013. While the Focus EV is due later this year, the spotlight was also on four other hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Central among these will be Ford’s five-passenger C-Max Hybrid (pictured) and C-Max Energi [...]AeroVironment Becomes Ford’s Charging Station Supplier
AeroVironment, Inc. has been selected by Ford Motor Company as the preferred installation partner and authorized charging station supplier for the Ford Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid vehicles. Ford plug-in customers can now purchase a Ford-approved 240-volt charger and schedule a turnkey professional installation with a telephone call to AeroVironment. AeroVironment [...]Ford's New Smarter Hybrids
Ford showed off the upcoming 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid yesterday at the company’s product development center. Ford emphasized two main talking points for its first two hybrid sedans: More All-Electric Driving The Fusion Hybrid and Milan Hybrid can travel as a fast as 47 miles per hour, and as far as [...]