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A battery-electric Ford Focus will appear tonight, Friday, Sept. 18 on “The Jay Leno Show” (NBC, Monday through Friday, 10-11 p.m. ET) in a segment they call “Green Car Challenge.” The battery-electric Ford Focus will be used throughout the first season of the show, driven by celebrity guests who accept the challenge.
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ELECTRIC FORD FOCUS STARS ON "THE JAY LENO SHOW’S" GREEN CAR CHALLENGE
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Whether it’s a throaty rumble, futuristic ringing or something soft and soothing, customers have distinct ideas of what they want their electric vehicle to sound like. Ford tapped into that thinking with a Facebook poll that has delivered a passionate reaction from enthusiasts.
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Now Hear This: Facebook Fans Help Ford Review Sounds for All-New Focus Electric
Sound Ford was excited earlier today to discover the price of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric. With lots of math with plenty of factors involved the price comes to a total of $32,495. This can be raised however, as it costs extra for special colors like White Platinum for $495 and Blue Candy for $395, or leather seats for an extra $995.
The Electric is looking to have 123 HP with 181 pound-feet of torque. The motor receives its power from a 23 kwh lithium-ion battery with a single speed transmission. Charging the battery requires 18-20 hours in a standard outlet, or 3-4 hours in a 240v charger.
2012 Ford Focus Electric
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2013 Ford Taurus with Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
According to research presented by Ford, up to 40 percent of all customers say they would walk right out of the dealership if they couldn’t find a vehicle in their preferred shade.
So Ford is about to add 3 new shades to its 2012 line-up.
The three latest Ford colors are going to debut a few of Ford’s newest models:
There’s more to come, too, including a striking new Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat that debuted on the 2013 Ford Taurus during its reveal at the New York Auto Show earlier this year.
“Color is a simple way to allow people to add a personal touch to their lives,” said Swek. “It’s something that speaks to them and expresses a little bit of their personality.”
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Location, location, location: Ford finds the best spot for electric vehicle charge ports; Ford Focus earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS and highest safety rating from Euro NCAP; Ford reminds owners that tire pressure gauges are essential for summer travel; Ford steps up aid for tornado relief; And now, for something a little different…
Location, location, location: Ford finds the best spot for electric vehicle charge ports; Ford Focus earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS and highest safety rating from Euro NCAP; Ford reminds owners that tire pressure gauges are essential for summer travel; Ford steps up aid for tornado relief; And now, for something a little different…
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Ford eNews – June 1, 2011
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Ford to triple production of electrified vehicles in North America by 2013; New sustainability report shows how the Blue Oval is going green; Ford Focus Electric keeps its cool when the temperatures rise; Ford offers plenty of gift possibilities for Dad
Ford to triple production of electrified vehicles in North America by 2013; New sustainability report shows how the Blue Oval is going green; Ford Focus Electric keeps its cool when the temperatures rise; Ford offers plenty of gift possibilities for Dad
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Ford eNews – June 15, 2011
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With the coming launch of the Ford Focus Electric , the Blue Oval is already well on its way to helping customers spend less money on their monthly transportation needs. And now the company is taking its next step forward, thanks to its new “Drive Green for Life” initiative, developed in partnership with SunPower —one of the country’s leading providers of rooftop solar arrays for residential homes. “Under the ‘Drive Green for Life’ program, Focus Electric owners can reduce their total cost of ownership by generating enough energy from their high-efficiency SunPower rooftop solar system to offset the electricity required to charge the vehicle at night,” said Mike Tinskey, Ford director of Global Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure. “It’s an eco-friendly solution that perfectly complements our plug-in products and other green initiatives.” The key to the program is an advanced 2.5 kilowatt rooftop solar system that relies on SunPower’s E18 Series solar panels. The high-tech panels can generate an average of 3,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually—about 50 percent more than conventional solar panels—but are so efficient they also take up less space when installed on a house’s roof. The complete system is expected to be available for a price of less than $10,000 after federal tax incentives, and SunPower will offer a number of flexible financing options, too. “SunPower’s innovative partnership with Ford is a win-win for customers, providing a comprehensive sustainability program,” said Tom Werner, SunPower president and CEO. “By taking advantage of this program, Focus Electric customers can receive the added benefit of installing a SunPower solar system, the highest-efficiency, most reliable on the market today, generating the electricity needed to charge their vehicles.” Significantly, the SunPower system is in fact the second EV-charging system developed by Ford and one of its partners. The automaker also has teamed up with consumer-electronic giant Best Buy to offer consumers 240-volt “quick charge” stations for home use. “The goal of working with both SunPower and Best Buy was to offer Focus Electric owners solutions to charging needs that help lower the vehicle’s overall cost of ownership,” said Tinskey. The Ford Focus Electric will go on sale late this year and be available in 19 launch markets by the spring of 2012.
With the coming launch of the Ford Focus Electric, the Blue Oval is already well on its way to helping customers spend less money on their monthly transportation needs. And now the company is taking its next step forward, thanks to its new “Drive Green for Life” initiative, developed in partnership with SunPower—one of the country’s leading providers of rooftop solar arrays for residential homes.
“Under the ‘Drive Green for Life’ program, Focus Electric owners can reduce their total cost of ownership by generating enough energy from their high-efficiency SunPower rooftop solar system to offset the electricity required to charge the vehicle at night,” said Mike Tinskey, Ford director of Global Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure. “It’s an eco-friendly solution that perfectly complements our plug-in products and other green initiatives.”
The key to the program is an advanced 2.5 kilowatt rooftop solar system that relies on SunPower’s E18 Series solar panels. The high-tech panels can generate an average of 3,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually—about 50 percent more than conventional solar panels—but are so efficient they also take up less space when installed on a house’s roof. The complete system is expected to be available for a price of less than $10,000 after federal tax incentives, and SunPower will offer a number of flexible financing options, too.
“SunPower’s innovative partnership with Ford is a win-win for customers, providing a comprehensive sustainability program,” said Tom Werner, SunPower president and CEO. “By taking advantage of this program, Focus Electric customers can receive the added benefit of installing a SunPower solar system, the highest-efficiency, most reliable on the market today, generating the electricity needed to charge their vehicles.”
Significantly, the SunPower system is in fact the second EV-charging system developed by Ford and one of its partners. The automaker also has teamed up with consumer-electronic giant Best Buy to offer consumers 240-volt “quick charge” stations for home use.
“The goal of working with both SunPower and Best Buy was to offer Focus Electric owners solutions to charging needs that help lower the vehicle’s overall cost of ownership,” said Tinskey.
The Ford Focus Electric will go on sale late this year and be available in 19 launch markets by the spring of 2012.
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AutoPacific: Ford delivers tops in what customers want; F-150 EcoBoost Challenge puts consumers to the test; Ford performance on display at Woodward Dream Cruise; Boss Track Attack program goes live; Ford electrifies DTE Energy with Transit Connect Electric vans
AutoPacific: Ford delivers tops in what customers want; F-150 EcoBoost Challenge puts consumers to the test; Ford performance on display at Woodward Dream Cruise; Boss Track Attack program goes live; Ford electrifies DTE Energy with Transit Connect Electric vans
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Ford eNews – Aug. 17, 2011
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Ford, Toyota to work together on new hybrid system for trucks, SUVs; U.S. News & World Report: Ford cars make family life easier; New Ford Focus to hit the streets for LG Electronics; Ford F-250 Super Duty breaks two land speed records; Consumers drive development of in-dash display for Ford Focus Electric
Ford, Toyota to work together on new hybrid system for trucks, SUVs; U.S. News & World Report: Ford cars make family life easier; New Ford Focus to hit the streets for LG Electronics; Ford F-250 Super Duty breaks two land speed records; Consumers drive development of in-dash display for Ford Focus Electric
Ford, Toyota to work together on new hybrid system for trucks, SUVs; U.S. News & World Report: Ford cars make family life easier; New Ford Focus to hit the streets for LG Electronics; Ford F-250 Super Duty breaks two land speed records; Consumers drive development of in-dash display for Ford Focus Electric
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Ford eNews – Aug. 24, 2011
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