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From 2012 to 2013, Ford Doubles Electric-Drive Market Share...No, Not Really
The data is all there, but the claim made is suspect. Monthly Sales Ford - Source: EDTA Sometimes, automakers will make some wild claims that misdirect the media. That may or may not be the case here. From Green Car Congress: "Ford Motor Company’s C-platform electric drive strategy has driven an increase in Ford’s overall electric drive market sh... 15 October 2013
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Of Course Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi Owners Charge More Often Than Focus Electric Drivers
This Guy Doesn't Plug in as Often as Owners of Ford's Energi Models...Why Would He Want / Need To? The Owner of This Ford Fusion Energi Plugs in a Lot Which type of vehicle do you think would be charged more often? A plug-in hybrid with 21 miles of electric-only range? Or a pure electric vehicle with 80-ish miles of range? One of thos... 19 July 2013
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Our Q & A With Ford About Their EVs + Webcast On EV Momentum (video)
Yesterday, Ford invited us to attend a webcast on "Electrified Vehicle Momentum" without saying specifically what the event would be about. Ford Outlines The Future Of "Electrics" On Webcast To Detroit Journalists (click to enlarge) In the end it was mostly about hybrid efficiency on the C-MAX, Fusion Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and an interesting recap... 17 July 2013
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New 2014 Model Year Ford C-Max Energi Brings...
2014 C-Max Energi Gets... It is that time of year again, when all the information about the upcoming model year of our favorite plug-in vehicles are slowly released (or in our case quite often - leaked) out for all to see. Last week, we brought you the changes on 2014 Ford Fusion Energi, and despite the extended range plug-in only haven been on sale from April, there actuall... 17 May 2013
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Nissan LEAF Tops Kelley Blue Book's "10 Best Green Cars of 2013" List; Tesla Model S in 2nd Place, Ford Focus Electric in 3rd
For 2013, The Updated, Reduced-Price Nissan LEAF That's US-Built Tops Kelly Blue Book's Green Car List The list is out and this year's winner found its way to the top due to a substantial price cut. Tesla Model S The 2013 Nissan LEAF, which in S trim is at least $6,400 cheaper than any Model Year 2012 LEAF, edged out the Tesla Model S to ... 18 April 2013
World's Most Comprehensive 2012 Global Plug-In Vehicle Sales List
We Bask In The Joy Of Not Posting Pictures Of Domestic EV Nameplates. Here Is Reanult's ZE (zero emission) Lineup A couple weeks back, InsideEVs presented a "2012 Top Global Sales List" post. We openly admit it had a few holes, as we referenced a very comprehensive list of all vehicles sold in the world, not necessary focused on plug-ins. Some vehicles weren't included in t... 08 April 2013
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EPA to Re-Evaluate Current Testing Methods for Plug-In Hybrids...Sort Of
According to USA Today, the Environmental Protection Agency is currently evaluating its current testing methods for all hybrid vehicles capable of operating at highway speeds under only electric power. EPA Test Schedule For Conventional Automobiles...Testing for Electric and Plug-In Hybrids Varies Slightly While the USA Today report calls these vehicles adva... 07 March 2013
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Review: Ford C-Max Energi
We have been anticipating being able to review this car for a very long time. Thankfully, the first C-Max Energis are finally being delivered. This is also one of those rare occasions where we (the media) do not receive a test car to drive months ahead of a product launch, so in many areas you can head down to your local dealer and actually test drive one for yourself. And while I wi... 13 November 2012
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Study: Second Roadblock To EV Ownership Is Size (We All Know The First)
Toyota Prius Plug-In? Still Not Good Enough To CompeteThe "2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study" is out, and it contains all the usual facts and figures you would expect from a study of this nature, but also a few interesting extra tidbits thrown in as well. Sorry Chevy Volt, You Can't Dethrone Gas Vehicles Either J.D. Power and Associates,... 11 November 2012
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Ford Dealers Love C-Max Energi. Dealerships Tripled Last Month, Big Sales Numbers Coming
The Low Cost And High Efficiency Of The Ford C-Max Energi Is Converting Ford Dealerships Around The Country To sell a lot of cars, you need a lot of dealers, in a lot of places. Over the summer, Ford had just 67 dealerships certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electric vehicles, which at the time only consisted of one car, the Focus Electric. These 67 dealers were als... 10 November 2012
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Ford Makes History With C-Max Energi At Michigan Assembly Plant
The recently released Ford C-MAX Energi is the fifth major advanced technology, fuel-efficient vehicle to be produced at the company's recently transformed Michigan Assembly Plant. But the thing that makes history is that the Ford plant is "the world's only plant to build gasoline-powered, electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles all on the same production line." Focus ... 08 November 2012
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Ford C-Max Energi Just Got $1,500 Cheaper In California, Qualifies For HOV Sticker
Ford C-Max Energi, Now From $28,495* In California Ford has announced that the upcoming C-Max Energi, a 21 mile extended range plug-in hybrid vehicle has been approved by both California’s Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Resources Board (CARB) and the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP), thus making the EV eligible for the Green Clean Air Vehicle Sticker carp... 24 October 2012
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Ford Puts Rebates On Fusion Energi And C-Max Energi To Better Compete With New Volt Pricing
New Rebate Program Brings 2014 Fusion Energi Down To A Chevy Volt-Like $36,495 It is perhaps not fair to say that Ford has discounted the Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi in response to the recent $5,000 MSRP price drop on the 2014 Chevrolet Vol,(down to $34,995) , as they actually started discounting their plug-in lineup before the official announcement was made...but it made... 07 August 2012