Ford Showcases Latest Innovations in Vehicle Technology; Hosts Electrification Panel Discussion

WHAT: Please join us for an inside look at how Ford Motor Company is delivering innovative technologies to millions of Americans. The 2010 Ford Taurus is not only the company's flagship sedan, but serves as the best example of how we're using technology to deliver class-leading levels of safety, connectivity, and convenience. A special lunchtime panel discussion will also highlight Ford's electrification product strategy and collaboration with major utility partners to advance the commercialization of electric vehicles. Panelists will discuss vehicle technology, smart meters, grid readiness, public infrastructure and the future of electrification. The Battery Electric Focus and Plug-in Escape Hybrid will be available for test drives.

  Technologies that will also be demonstrated:
  --  Ford SYNC applications
  --  911 Assist
  --  Vehicle Health Report
  --  Traffic, Directions, and Information (TDI)
  --  Active Park Assist
  --  SmartGauge with EcoGuide
  --  Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert
  --  Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning.
  --  Voice-activated navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link
  --  Multi-Contour Seats
  --  THX II® Certified 5.1 Neural Surround Audio System

  --  Ford Work Solutions

  WHO:
  Ford Motor Company
  --  Nancy Gioia, director, global electrification
  --  Jim Buczkowski - director of electrical engineering and electronics
  --  Jeff Laya - director of safety engineering

  --  Sonya Nematollahi, manager of cockpit and controls engineering

  Electrification Panel Guests
  --  Stan Blazewicz, global head of technology, National Grid

  --  John Wolkonowicz, senior auto analyst, IHS Global Insight

  WHEN:
  Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Open House Style)

Formal presentations will begin at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. with a special noon-time lunch panel discussion on electrification.

(Refreshments served throughout the day)

WHERE: Just steps from the Seaport Convention Center as well as Boston's Financial District, the Ford Forum will be held at:

  The Cellar
  319 A Street,
  Boston, MA 02210
  Link to Map of Venue

  RSVP:  To Lisa Fleming Brock:  lflemi18@ford.com or 315-690-1596

  About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company , a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

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/PRNewswire -- Oct. 12/