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NewsJuly 12, 2011

ColognE-mobil Project Underscores EV Fleet Potential

COLOGNE, GERMANY – Pure electric commercial vehicles are reliable and have wide potential for urban commercial use, according to interim findings of the colognE-mobil project.

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NewsMay 31, 2011

Ford: Research Led to EV Charge Port Placement

DEARBORN, MI – When owners of the Ford Focus Electric or C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid charge up their cars, they’ll walk over to the left front area of the car. According to Ford, the decision to place the charge port there was the result of much research.

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NewsApril 19, 2011

Ford Pushes for EV Readiness Across U.S.

DEARBORN, MI – While Ford is gearing up to launch the all-new Focus Electric later this year and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid in 2012, cities around the country also are preparing for the arrival of new electric vehicles.

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NewsMarch 29, 2011

Ford, AT&T Team Up for Ford Focus Electric App

DALLAS and DEARBORN, MI - Ford Focus Electric vehicle owners will be able to send and receive data about a car and have access to vehicle settings while away from it.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Focus Electric Battery Designed to Withstand Winter Chill

DEARBORN, MI - Because of an advanced active liquid-heating system, the battery in the Ford Focus Electric provides additional power, longer range and is preconditioned after charging -- all in cold temperatures, according to Ford Motor Co.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Focus Electric Battery Designed to Withstand Winter Chill

DEARBORN, MI - Because of an advanced active liquid-heating system, the battery in the Ford Focus Electric provides additional power, longer range and is preconditioned after charging -- all in cold temperatures, according to Ford Motor Co.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2011

Ford: Focus Electric Reduces Maintenance Costs

CHICAGO - Ford Motor Co. said that the all-new Ford Focus Electric rewrites the owner's manual, as far as regular maintenance requirements are concerned. That's because the battery electric drivetrain in the Focus Electric reduces the number of moving mechanical components compared with a conventional internal combustion-engine vehicle.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2011

Ford: Focus Electric Test Rides at NAIAS Provide Valuable Data

DEARBORN, MI - The "Living Electric" display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) wasn't just an opportunity for visitors to ride in an electric vehicle -- it also was a time for Ford engineers to learn more about the all-new Focus Electric.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2011

Ford Focus Electric to Offer Leviton Charger

DEARBORN, MI - The Ford Focus Electric offers a charging station that Ford developed jointly with Leviton, a leading North American producer of electrical devices. The unit simply plugs into a 240-volt outlet, instead of being hard-wired into the electrical breaker box. As a result, removal and replacement of the unit is simple, should the owner decide to change locations.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2011

Ford Focus Electric to Offer Leviton Charger

DEARBORN, MI - The Ford Focus Electric offers a charging station that Ford developed jointly with Leviton, a leading North American producer of electrical devices. The unit simply plugs into a 240-volt outlet, instead of being hard-wired into the electrical breaker box. As a result, removal and replacement of the unit is simple, should the owner decide to change locations.

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