Ford to launch plug-in car in China next year, electrify most by 2025

Filed under: Green , Ford , Emissions , China , Electric , Hybrid BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co. said it will launch a plug-in hybrid car in China in 2018 and a fully electric sport-utility vehicle in the next five years, as it works toward electrifying most of its lineup in the world’s biggest auto market by 2025. This comes at a time when Beijing is urging automakers to sell more electric vehicles, laying out strict fuel economy targets and subsidizing certain new energy vehicle models, in a bid to cut air pollution and promote technological innovation

Michigan legalizes sales of driverless car, clears path for AI ride-hailing services

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Technology , Autonomous Michigan’s government is setting the trend for autonomous vehicle legislation with progressive new legislation. Continue reading Michigan legalizes sales of driverless car, clears path for AI ride-hailing services Michigan legalizes sales of driverless car, clears path for AI ride-hailing services originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:02:00 EST

2017 Ford F-150 nets slight fuel-economy gains with EcoBoost/10-speed combo

Filed under: Green , Ford , Fuel Efficiency , Truck The flagship pickup is a little less thirsty for 2017. Continue reading 2017 Ford F-150 nets slight fuel-economy gains with EcoBoost/10-speed combo 2017 Ford F-150 nets slight fuel-economy gains with EcoBoost/10-speed combo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:21:00 EDT

2017 Ford F-150 nets slight fuel-economy gains with EcoBoost/10-speed combo

Filed under: Green , Ford , Fuel Efficiency , Truck The flagship pickup is a little less thirsty for 2017.

Ford sticks with mediocre 100-mile Focus Electric range

Filed under: Green , Ford , Hatchback , Electric But will give the car quicker charging times.

Ford wants to make car parts from Jose Cuervo tequila leftovers

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford The companies are working on sustainable plastics made from parts of the agave plant not used to make liquor.

Captain Planet wants you to drive a Ford Focus Electric

Filed under: Green , Marketing/Advertising , Ford , Electric Ford had licensed the Captain Planet characters to promote the Focus Electric in a new 30-second spot. Continue reading Captain Planet wants you to drive a Ford Focus Electric Captain Planet wants you to drive a Ford Focus Electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:15:00 EDT.

A glimpse into Ford’s sharing plans for the automotive future

Filed under: Green , Ford , Emerging Technologies , Technology , Autonomous For so-called “traditional” automakers, Detroit’s Big Three have spent considerable resources over the past few months upending their conventional business models. Continue reading A glimpse into Ford’s sharing plans for the automotive future A glimpse into Ford’s sharing plans for the automotive future originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 May 2016 11:30:00 EDT

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin

Filed under: Green , Ford , Quick Spins , Sedan , Hybrid The electrified Fusions get some updates for 2017. Continue reading 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 15:00:00 EDT.

GM, Ford, Honda winners in ‘Car Wars’ study as industry growth continues

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Chrysler , Fiat , Ford , GM , Honda , Nissan , Toyota GM, Ford, and Honda are in good shape through 2020, according to the latest Car Wars study.

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