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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
This is awesome. N.C. Mobile Care sponsored the “Driving Clean and Green” tour at the McKimmon center. 60 green exhibitons and sponsors were available to show services and products. The F150 propane pickup and the new bi-fuel natural gas Focus were just a couple of the Ford vehicles that were proudly displayed. I would love to have checked out the E-85 ethanol passenger ... ....[ Read More ]
I am continually amazed at the advances of Ford Motor Company. The good ole’ boys back in Detroit are reducing their carbon footprint with the introduction of an alternative fuel option for your truck. By teaming up with ROUSH®, Ford is now offering a propane powered vehicle. What? Yes, it is incredibly true. Not Honda or Toyota but Ford. I think this is amazing. ... ....[ Read More ]
