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Focus Electric Beats Nissan LEAF in MotorTrend Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Christof Demont-Heinrich

While the Nissan LEAF is already being delivered in small numbers in select U.S. markets and Ford doesn’t plan to get any Focus Electrics into consumer hands until late 2011, the competition between the two vehicles is shaping up to … Continue reading →

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Survey: American Consumers Trust Ford Most on EVs

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Christof Demont-Heinrich

A recent web-based survey of 1,046 people in the U.S. found the electric vehicle (EV) brand that would lead to a purchase consideration was most often Ford (17.8%), followed by Toyota (16.7%), Chevrolet (16.0%), Honda (12.6%), and Nissan (7.1%) while … 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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Ford Transit Connect Electric Review

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Steve

The first arrival of electric motoring to the streets by Ford will not be the Focus Electric, but rather the Ford Transit Connect Electric, which is a compact panel truck that is ideally suited for commercial applications, although there is … Continue reading →

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Ford Focus Electric Test Drive

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Steve

When Jay Leno had the “Jay Leno Show” on NBC at 10pm, he featured a Ford Focus Electric car made specially for him by Ford in a effort to promote their upcoming 100 mile range EV. The car itself is … Continue reading →

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