Ford Chief Engineer of Global Core Engineering Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Chuck Gray singles out five top technologies to enable electrification Auto Start-Stop, Human Machine Interface (HMI), regenerative braking system, new batteries and motors all seen as critical for electrification advancement Ford’s aggressive electrification strategy includes the launch of five electrified vehicles in North America [...]
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Ford Teams With AT&T to Wirelessly Connect New Ford Focus Electric | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Motor Company to use AT&T wireless network to connect new Ford Focus Electric Wireless connection enables vehicle owners to control vehicle settings when away from the car – all part of a strategic approach to make Ford electric car ownership simple, easy and engaging MyFord Mobile, Ford’s exclusive app powered by MapQuest data, will [...]
Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford’s 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales | See them at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford’s February retail sales climbed 23 percent versus a year ago Best month ever for Fiesta; Focus retail sales up 43 percent year-over-year Explorer retail sales up 268 percent; Edge retail sales up 18 percent Fusion, Escape set sales records – Fusion up 40 percent; Escape up 19 percent Ford’s total February sales (including fleet) [...]
Let It Snow: Cold Weather No Problem for Ford Focus Electric’s Liquid-Heated Battery System | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford’s use of an advanced active liquid-cooling and heating system to regulate the temperature of its lithium-ion battery packs in Focus Electric will provide customers in cold and snowy climates an advantage over the competition The liquid-heated battery operates under a range of ambient temperatures, providing additional power, longer battery range and a preconditioned battery [...]
Ford Delivers 12 Fuel Economy Leaders Across Its Lineup; Unrivaled Four Models in the Forties | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford Motor Company offers at least 12 vehicles that lead their sales segments in fuel economy – including four vehicles with EPA-certified 40 mpg or higher fuel economy ratings – a claim no other full-line automaker can match Fuel-saving EcoBoost™ engines arrive later this year for Ford Edge and Explorer; fuel-efficient Ford cars, utilities and [...]
All-New Ford Focus Officially Certified at 40 MPG with Features, Technology Competitors Can’t Match | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
The all-new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American drivers Ford Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, more than any other full-line manufacturer The outstanding fuel economy of the Ford Focus [...]
New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford has developed a Facebook page dedicated to educating consumers about the differences in electrified vehicle technologies and providing the latest information about the five electrified vehicles the company will introduce (www.facebook.com/FordElectricVehicles) Fans of the page can access assets – videos, photos, polls and announcements, join discussions about electrified vehicles and even direct questions to [...]
Ford Fiesta Becomes Segment’s First to Earn Top Safety Ratings in World’s Largest Auto Markets | see them at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford Fiesta adds five-star safety rating in China to similar top ratings in Europe and Australia/New Zealand Fiesta reaches 1 million sales in Europe, total global sales are 1,140,000 In North America, the 2011 Ford Fiesta earned a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – the first car in its segment [...]
Focus Electric Eliminates More Than Two Dozen Components That Require Regular Servicing Over the Life of a Vehicle | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Focus Electric Eliminates More Than Two Dozen Components That Require Regular Servicing Over the Life of a Vehicle CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 – When it comes to maintenance, the all-new Ford Focus Electric rewrites the owner’s manual. The battery electric drivetrain in the Focus Electric reduces the number of moving mechanical components compared with a [...]
All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Focus Electricfewer moving mechanical parts nearly eliminates scheduled maintenance, saving drivers time and money No oil changes means Focus Electric drivers will save at least $450 and 7.5 hours over the life of the car Checking the tire pressure and filling the windshield washer fluid is about all most Focus Electric drivers will need [...]
