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Ford Focus Electric Price

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Steve

Through Ford has unveiled the production appearnace of the Ford Focus elecric car and has comitted to begin selling the vehile by the end of 2011, they have not yet announced what everyone wants to know, the price. Typically automakers … Continue reading →

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Ford Focus Electric Revealed in Full!

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Steve

Today at the Consumer Electronics Show, Ford CEO Alan Mullaly unveiled the car we have all been waiting for, the Ford Focus Electric. The car is a beautiful, electrified rendition of the gas-powered Focus with a specially designed aerodynamic front … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Ford to Buy Tesla?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Steve

Recently, Ford had said they decided to take more of a back seat when it came to putting out their 100% lithium battery powered Focus Electric, letting Nissan (with the LEAF) and GM (with the Volt) go first and test the waters … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Global Electrification Strategist Talks EVs

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Steve

Recently, Sherif Marakby, Ford’s Global Electrification Strategist sat down for an interview with Green Car Advisor to talk about electric cars and Ford place in the market.  During the interview Mr. Marakby said that Ford’s plans where larger than allowing for … Continue reading →

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FordFocusElectric.com Opens Forums For Enthusiasts

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Steve

Now that Ford has officially committed to 19 roll-out areas for the Focus Electric, it looks like the company may now finally be initiating ramp-up plans to produce the car itself. And with those plans, potential car buyers will discover the car for … Continue reading →

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Ford Announces First Markets to Get Focus Electric

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Steve

There has not been much news recently from Ford about their electric plans, but today breaks that trend as Ford announced the first U.S. markets slated to receive the all-new Focus Electric, which comes out late in 2011.  Unlike other auto … Continue reading →

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Ford Launches Website Dedicated to Education About Electric Vehicles, Like the Focus EV

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Steve

Ford has just launched an informational web site that describes in detail the differences between its offerings of hybrid vehicles and upcoming electric vehicles like the Focus Electric, and Transit Connect. The site has both detailed explanations of plug-in vehicles and … Continue reading →

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Ford Confirms Focus Electric Production for 2011, But Stresses Real (and Increased) Volume in 2012

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Steve

We have heard for some time now that the Ford Focus Electric will be coming late in 2011, and recently Sue Cischke, Ford’s VP for sustainability, environment and safety engineering, said that once the Focus EV production is up and running, Ford is … Continue reading →

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Arco and BP Bring Fast Charging To 45 Locations

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Steve

Paving the wave for cars like the Ford Focus Electric to have a working infrastructure to charge their batteries when away from home, BP and ECOtality, together with the EV Project announced that 45 gas stations will have Blink DC … Continue reading →

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Ford Debuts the Focus Electric Convience Cord

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Steve

This week Ford introduced a new, sturdy and stylish charging cord, which will come standard with the purchase of the all  new Ford Focus Electric (which arrives later in 2011). The cord allows users to recharge the Focus Electric at remote locations, … Continue reading →

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