Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference Will Show Quantum F-150 Plug In Hybrid
Jun 16, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it will exhibit its F-150 Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) pickup truck at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, June 19-22, 2011. The Ford F-150 PHEV is powered by Quantum's "F-Drive" hybrid drive system which is a ... Continue reading
Second Engine Plant For Ford China
Jun 16, 2011
Ford Motor Company's passenger car joint venture in China, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), broke ground today for a new, state-of-the-art engine plant in Chongqing. The $500 million investment will more than double CFMA's annual engine production capacity in China to 750,000 units when it comes online in 2013. Th ... Continue reading
Fantasy Baseball Updates Available Hands-Free From Ford
Jun 16, 2011
Ford SYNC, the company's award-winning hands-free in-vehicle connectivity technology, offers access to an on-demand weekly fantasy baseball update through available Traffic, Directions and Information Services Drivers can get a list of weekly hitting and pitching leaders in both the American League and National League ... Continue reading
Ford Increases Production To Meet Strong Demand For All-New C-Max And Grand C-Max
Jun 16, 2011
Ford's all-new Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX are surpassing sales expectations, recording more than 100,000 sales and orders since their launch late last year. ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2011
Ford to triple electrified vehicle production Ford will grow its electrified vehicle production capacity to more than 100,000 units annually by 2013 thanks to increasing consumer appetites for green vehicles. ... Continue reading
Ford Gives Some Worthy Not-for-Profits the Wheels to Do Their Work Company
Jun 15, 2011
Following a successful pilot launch last year, Ford announced the return today of The People's Fleet program to Los Angeles. The 13-week long program engages four non-profit organizations and equips them with resources to accomplish their philanthropic missions. Selected organization's participating in The People's Fle ... Continue reading
Ford Releases its 12th Annual Sustainability Report
Jun 15, 2011
12th annual Ford Sustainability Report shows progress on improving fuel economy and safety, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and water use, and operational sustainability Ford reduced CO(2) emissions from its global operations by 5.6 percent on a per-vehicle basis, compared to 2009. Ã The company also announced a ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 24/52
Jun 15, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Seventeen Companies Get On the Ford Preferred List
Jun 14, 2011
New additions to Ford's global Aligned Business Framework (ABF) bring total network to 102 companies ABF list expanded to include service providers such as roadside assistance and contact centers Ford Motor Company is expanding its preferred supplier network into new areas by adding 17 parts and service providers to th ... Continue reading
Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition Bestows Titles and Scholarships
Jun 14, 2011
The two-person team of Matthew Saunders and Drew Torrey from Vale High School in Vale, Ore., earned the title of "America's Best Student Auto Technicians," as national champions of the 62nd annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, held today at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. The competition, which o ... Continue reading
"Ford University" Conference Call
Jun 13, 2011
Ford Motor Company will host a "Ford University" conference call on Monday, June 20, 2011. The conference call will begin at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) and will end at 11:30 a.m. (EDT). This call will provide details on how we report our financial data and address frequently asked questions. In addition, in response to requests f ... Continue reading
Advanced Methods Cool the Battery in the New Ford Focus Electric Even in Very Hot Temps
Jun 13, 2011
Ford developed a system that cools the lithium-ion battery in the all-new Focus Electric and keeps it working at its prime, even in the hottest of conditions. Extreme temperatures can affect an electric vehicle's battery performance and reduce its range. That's why Ford will use an advanced active liquid-cooling and he ... Continue reading
Ford Increases Production to Meet Strong Demand For All-New C-MAX
Jun 13, 2011
To meet demand for the five-seat C-MAX and seven-seat Grand C-MAX, Ford has increased the line speed at its plant in Valencia, Spain. The result has been an almost 18 per cent increase in daily C-MAX production at the plant. ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week Ending June 10, 2011
Jun 11, 2011
EcoBoost will power smallest engine ever for Ford Ford is expanding its industry-leading range of fuel-efficient powertrains in North America with the addition of a new 1.0-liter EcoBoostâ⢠three-cylinder ââ¬â the smallest engine Ford has ever built ââ¬â and an all-new eight-speed au ... Continue reading
Ford to Up Electrified Vehicle Production Three Fold by 2013 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 10, 2011
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - June 10, 2011: Ford Motor Company announced today it is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013, further boosting volumes of its all-new C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, which begin production next year. âCustomers have come to expect fuel eff ... Continue reading
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