Here is an article written about how Super Shuttle has started to convert their fleet into a "green" fleet by converting their vans to run off of the ROUSH LPI conversion on their shuttle vans. This is going to be an exciting summer with the release of the van conversion in CA. Also, look forward to the end od the year with the 6.8L V10 E-350/450 cutaway engine becoming available with the ROUSH ... ....[ Read More ]
Ford is setting their standards high stating that they will offer 100 percent of its fleet vehicles this year with fuel-efficient powertrains and other sustainable technologies - including battery electric, hybrid, natural gas, propane, E-85, biodiesel (B20) and EcoBoost. "Companies and the government are greening their fleets, and Ford is here to help," said Mark Fields, ... ....[ Read More ]
Ford has strategically joined forces with global auto supplier Magna International to produce new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that don’t use a drop of fuel. The partnership between Ford and Magna, located out of Ontario, Canada, was announced at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, as Ford unveiled its global vehicle electrification strategy. “The BEV passenger car developed ... ....[ Read More ]
As 2009 comes to a close, I want to reflect upon the amazing year that Ford has had. There have been some pretty big milestones, and it’s only fitting that I do a recap of all the great steps Ford has taken to become the greenest car company in the US.
January brought the kick off of the all new 2010 Fusion Hybrid, which boasts an amazing ... ....[ Read More ]
I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. I was thoroughly impressed with the large scale format of Ford’s display, as well as excited to see all the cool interactive features Ford incorporated with the new cars on display. Ford unveiled some awesome vehicles including the new 6.7L V8 turbocharged diesel 2011 Super Duty, the 30 MPG 3.7L ... ....[ Read More ]
Congratulations to Ford once again for having one of the best cars in the market. The 2010 Ford Fusion has been named Motor Trend’s 2010 Car of the Year! This year marks the 60th anniversary for the Motor Trend award, which is the longest standing editorial automotive award of its kind. Motor Trend stated that the “Ford Fusion offers a sweep across one of the market’s ... ....[ Read More ]
As the popular and successful Fiesta Movement, which asked 100+ agents to document adventures the new Ford Fiesta via social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, draws closer to the end, it begs the questions…What’s next for Ford? The next social media tour on the agenda is for the new 2010 Fusion Hybrid. Ford Fusion owners who frequent sites like Facebook have ... ....[ Read More ]
The 2010 Fusion Hybrid embarks on an incredible journey this month, accompanying comedian Mark Malkoff on a 28-day quest to see how many mayors east of the Mississippi he can convince to give him keys to their cities. As the Fusion Hybrid is America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan and Ford is as American as cars come, it was only fitting that this car was the one chosen ... ....[ Read More ]
ROUSH® has been working very hard these past few months with the upcoming release of the LPI F-250/350 in California. Finally, they are being recognized for their ground breaking achievements and hard work developing cleaner vehicles for the fleet market. Department of Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, announced the selection of 25 cost-share projects under the Clean Cities ... ....[ Read More ]
The all-new battery electric Ford Focus will be showcased on the new “Jay Leno Show” on ABC. Celebrities will be driving vehicles for the segment the host calls the “Green Car Challenge.” The battery electric vehicle (BEV), which was specially made for the show, features some of the elements of the electric Focus that Ford will begin selling in North America in ... ....[ Read More ]
In an earlier blog I mentioned that Ford was introducing their line of Electric Vehicles (EVs) with the Transit Connect in 2010 and the Focus in 2011. However, with the mass production of EVs in the US, it begs the question “What happens if everybody charges up at once?”
Fortunately, Ford’s already working on a solution before it ... ....[ Read More ]
Ford has yet again taken another giant leap into the Green market. Ford recently launched the release of the brand new 2010 Taurus Sho with EcoBoost! EcoBoost is designed to bring not only more power and better performance quality, but it also gives drivers up to 20% better fuel economy on top of it! The new twin-turbo takes energy from the exhaust that would otherwise ... ....[ Read More ]
I can’t decide which fuel efficient car I like better, the hybrid or the electric vehicle? Well, pretty soon I don’t have to decide between the two. I can get them both in one car! Ford Motor Company plans to offer a full line of Ford Plug-In Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) in the next two years, which will include the Ford Transit Connect commercial van, Ford ... ....[ Read More ]
There are many different ways a car buyer can “go green,” but I would have to say the one of most important ways is by increasing one’s fuel economy. Not only does that save money, but it can also reduce CO2 emissions. Fortunately, the new Ford Fiesta, to launch in the US starting 2010, has a fuel economy rating of 47.9 MPG, and it runs on pure gas. So cool. ... ....[ Read More ]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finally announced the first recipient of low interest loans under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program. And the first winner is? Ford! Ford's plan is to use the $5.9 billion in loans to fund its electric vehicle (EV) program that will launch a battery-powered version of the Transit Connect in 2010, ... ....[ Read More ]
My Dad has been driving his 1994 Toyota Previa Van for about 10+ years now, and it only gets 18mpg. After 150,000 miles, I think it’s time he gets a new car. Wondering what he should do with his old “clunker?” Well President Obama is lookin’ out for people like my dad, and today he signed the much-anticipated federal “Cash for Clunkers” program. It gives ... ....[ Read More ]
I really haven’t gotten into Twitter yet, but it seems like just about everyone else is jumping on board, even Senator John McCain! Coincidentally, he tweeted today about a getting a new car. What car might you ask? Well, he said "time to get a new car — decided on the Ford Fusion Hybrid." How cool is that! Senator McCain will be taking delivery of his new car ... ....[ Read More ]
When I think of LA lifeguards, the first thing that comes to mind, as I’m sure for others too, is the iconic 90s TV show, Baywatch, where Pam Anderson and the cast strutted their stuff on the beach and pretended to “save lives.” However, I am pleased to learn that the real Baywatch lifeguards of LA county today are not only saving real lives, but are also helping ... ....[ Read More ]
It’s fantastic to hear that our neighbors to the north will be joining Ford’s efforts in fighting to reduce our carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Canada will be receiving their share of ROUSH® propane-powered trucks and vans soon enough. Canadian customers will be able to add ROUSH® propane-powered Ford F-250/F-350 pickups and E-Series vans to ... ....[ Read More ]
As Ford continues to educate the consumer and expand their horizons for the liquid propane injected trucks, we learned that Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., one of the nation’s largest propane distributors, will be among the first to add the ROUSH® Liquid Propane Injected Ford F-250 pickup truck to their alternative fuel fleet. How awesome is that! Ferrellgas President and ... ....[ Read More ]
