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02-17-2009, 02:37 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Millions in incentives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to move an aggressive_BEV schedule forward. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=188465)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_FEH_PHEV.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Feb. 17, 2009
2009 FEH PHEV-30 – Up to 120 mpg over the first 30-miles in urban driving conditions.
Dearborn, MI – Ford received a $55 million in refundable tax credits through the new Michigan Advanced Battery Credits initiative, announced today by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The first of its kind in the country, the law provides refundable tax credits to encourage companies to invest in electric vehicle engineering and advanced automotive battery research in Michigan.
Approved by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, the incentive will be used to accelerate Ford’s plans to produce (2) BEV’s in the form of a Transit Connect work van and Focus compact, a plug-in hybrid Ford Escape Hybrid and a yet to be named all-new Hybrid electric vehicle.
“Ford appreciates Michigan’s proactive positioning in support of these advanced technologies, which we believe are at the heart of a new generation of vehicles,” said Curt Magleby, director, Government Affairs. “Incentives to help concentrate research and engineering related to electric vehicles in Michigan will help position the state to become a leader in this emerging technology.”
“These promising technologies give us the opportunity to transform our transportation and energy future,” said Nancy Gioia, director, Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs. “Government support is essential to achieving the potential for electrified vehicles in the future. Michigan’s groundbreaking program accelerates our ability to expand and focus our engineering and research efforts here.”
Ford’s southeast Michigan operations already are home to some of the most advanced automotive research, technology and engineering development facilities in the world. This incentive will help ensure that research and development at Ford facilities in Michigan will play a key role in further enhancing this new technology.
The electrification strategy builds on Ford’s vision for bringing affordable technology to millions. It is designed to take advantage of rapid advancements in Lithium-ion batteries while leveraging the scale of global vehicle platforms to bring the cost of new technology down.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_FEH_PHEV.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Feb. 17, 2009
2009 FEH PHEV-30 – Up to 120 mpg over the first 30-miles in urban driving conditions.
Dearborn, MI – Ford received a $55 million in refundable tax credits through the new Michigan Advanced Battery Credits initiative, announced today by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The first of its kind in the country, the law provides refundable tax credits to encourage companies to invest in electric vehicle engineering and advanced automotive battery research in Michigan.
Approved by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, the incentive will be used to accelerate Ford’s plans to produce (2) BEV’s in the form of a Transit Connect work van and Focus compact, a plug-in hybrid Ford Escape Hybrid and a yet to be named all-new Hybrid electric vehicle.
“Ford appreciates Michigan’s proactive positioning in support of these advanced technologies, which we believe are at the heart of a new generation of vehicles,” said Curt Magleby, director, Government Affairs. “Incentives to help concentrate research and engineering related to electric vehicles in Michigan will help position the state to become a leader in this emerging technology.”
“These promising technologies give us the opportunity to transform our transportation and energy future,” said Nancy Gioia, director, Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs. “Government support is essential to achieving the potential for electrified vehicles in the future. Michigan’s groundbreaking program accelerates our ability to expand and focus our engineering and research efforts here.”
Ford’s southeast Michigan operations already are home to some of the most advanced automotive research, technology and engineering development facilities in the world. This incentive will help ensure that research and development at Ford facilities in Michigan will play a key role in further enhancing this new technology.
The electrification strategy builds on Ford’s vision for bringing affordable technology to millions. It is designed to take advantage of rapid advancements in Lithium-ion batteries while leveraging the scale of global vehicle platforms to bring the cost of new technology down.