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Ford Goes Green in Europe
Over the next few years, Ford will be launching a number of green vehicles in Europe, as well as the United States, including hybrid and electric vehicles. This strategy builds on the Ford vision of bringing affordable fuel-efficient technology to millions of people in a variety of markets. Instead of a single vehicle or technology, Ford wants to offer a wide range of technology solutions to improve fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions for customers around the world.
Later this year, the Ford plant in Valencia, Spain will launch the newest Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, which will run on the new Ford EcoBoost engine. The EcoBoost engines feature better fuel efficiency and lower emissions than conventional gasoline engines. The C-MAX has been produced for the European market since 2003, but starting in late 2011, the Valencia plant will also produce a 7-seat version of the C-MAX to be exported to the U.S. So, if you’ve been admiring this vehicle from afar, you’ll soon be able to find one at your local Cleveland Ford dealer.
There are three types of electric vehicles that Ford will produce in the next few years, including hybrid electric, all-electric, and plug-in hybrid electric. In 2011, Ford will produce a Transit Connect Electric, which will be the first of five electrified vehicles under development as part of the global electrification strategy at Ford. This vehicle is being produced by both Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics, and will feature Azure’s Force Drive battery electric drivetrain. It will be available in European markets, with no news yet of whether or not a version will be available in the U.S. Read the rest of this entry »
Know More About the All New Ford F150
The new Ford F-150 line-up spreads out to include an overhauled Harley Davidson model along with Raptor, an off-road oriented version. The vehicle comes powered by the 4.6 liter V8 engine that can produce throughput of up to 248 hp and mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The other choices of engines available in different variants include a 5.4 liter V8 engine that can produce power levels of up to 310 hp and 4.6 liter version that produces 292 hp. The 5.4 liter V8 engine has the capability to run on E85 ethanol blended fuel and when using this fuel, it can produce power up to 320 hp. The next generation model will be offered with a 6.2 liter V8 engine that can produce power up to 400 hp. The Ford F-150 model has the towing capacity of up to 11,300 lbs.
The four wheel drive or the rear wheel drive is offered by the new version. The all wheel drive models are provided with F-150 Harley Davidson system with low range gearing. Four different trim levels are offered- regular cab, extended cab, super crew cab and super cab, with rear hinged back doors.
Available bed lengths to the model include 5.5, 6.5 and 8.0 feet respectively. The super crew cab is provided with Harley Davidson model and has fine exterior trim, a sport suspension and unique interior looks.
Some of the other Ford F-150 models include up level king ranch and Lariat, base XL, special edition Harley Davidson, midlevel XLT and off road oriented FX4. Some of the standard features on all the models include front side air bags, curtain side air bags, anti-lock braking system, anti-skid mechanism and traction control. Read the rest of this entry »