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02-20-2009, 08:37 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Ford is working with global supplier of automotive systems Magna International to bring a new lithium-ion battery-powered small vehicle to the North American market in 2011. (http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-hopes-to-lead-hightech-green-charge-2009-02-20)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Ford_Fusion_Hybrid2.jpgCarla Thomaz - Engineering News (http://www.engineeringnews.co.za) – Feb. 20, 2009
I wish them the best!! I certainly want a mass produced, highway capable, long range EV in my garage. -- Ed.
Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company has launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to the market quickly and more affordably within the next four years. This is part of Ford’s pursuit for greater fuel economy, lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and sustainability while tackling climate change and energy security.
Ford executive chairperson Bill Ford says: “I think that is where society would like to see the entire industry go, and Ford is going to lead that charge.” The company has over 100 patent applications in progress, two full hybrid vehicles, which are on the market, and three more on the way. The company has been conducting fuel cell research for more than ten years.
Since 1996, Ford has sold more than 1,6-million vehicles that run on ethanol, a renewable fuel made from corn or other starch feedstock. Ford has designed flexible... http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-hopes-to-lead-hightech-green-charge-2009-02-20
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Ford_Fusion_Hybrid2.jpgCarla Thomaz - Engineering News (http://www.engineeringnews.co.za) – Feb. 20, 2009
I wish them the best!! I certainly want a mass produced, highway capable, long range EV in my garage. -- Ed.
Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company has launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to the market quickly and more affordably within the next four years. This is part of Ford’s pursuit for greater fuel economy, lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and sustainability while tackling climate change and energy security.
Ford executive chairperson Bill Ford says: “I think that is where society would like to see the entire industry go, and Ford is going to lead that charge.” The company has over 100 patent applications in progress, two full hybrid vehicles, which are on the market, and three more on the way. The company has been conducting fuel cell research for more than ten years.
Since 1996, Ford has sold more than 1,6-million vehicles that run on ethanol, a renewable fuel made from corn or other starch feedstock. Ford has designed flexible... http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-hopes-to-lead-hightech-green-charge-2009-02-20