Category Archives: Green Driving

Ford Cuts Emission by 37%

Ford released its 14th annual Sustainability Report which revealed that the company has cut its CO2 emissions by a whopping 37% per vehicle. That number factors in the emission levels at global facilities produced between 2000 and 2012. That’s just the beginning. … Continue reading

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Santa to Swap Outdated Ride for 30-MPG-Plus Ford Transit Connect Wagon Sleigh

Santa not only knows who is naughty and who is nice, he knows which rides offer the right MPG and cargo space.  According to Ford, they are helping Santa Claus save future Christmases with an all-new 2014 Transit Connect Wagon … Continue reading

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Green Car Journal Names 2013 Ford Fusion Green Car of the Year at L.A. Auto Show

Clap, clap clap! And the winner is… The Green Car Journal has named the 2013 Ford Fusion Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With five powertrain choices, including two EcoBoost® engines plus hybrid and plug-in … Continue reading

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Ford Brings Speed & Style to Small-Car Market with Fiesta ST Launch in North America

It has been confirmed.  Ford is going to launch the Fiesta ST in North America. Already a popular hatchback that was born in Europe in 2005, it packs a big punch with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost®engine producing nearly 200 horsepower. The … Continue reading

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Ford Flexible Michigan Assembly Plant has Makes History with C-MAX

Ford is making history, yet again! Ford Flexible Michigan Assembly Plant has made history by launching C-MAX Energy Plug-in Hybrid, that is beating Toyota in fuel economy across the lineup.  It is the only manufacturing site in the world to … Continue reading

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Executive Chairman Bill Ford on the Ford Electric Future

January 5th, 2011 Executive Chairman Bill Ford has shared his vantage point of the Ford Motor Company electric future. Here is the play by play of the event. 2:01 Good afternoon! We’re live in New York City for the simultaneous … Continue reading

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New Vehicle Showcase: 2011 Ford Explorer

I’m a big fan of the reinvention of the 2011 Ford Explorer, and if you’re a reader of this blog, you might remember my post about it here. I wanted to share this short showcase video for the all-new Ford … Continue reading

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The 2011 Ford Explorer Goes Green in a Big Way!

The new 2011 Ford Explorer isn’t just being redesigned — it’s being completely reinvented! For starters, the Explorer is the new fuel-economy class leader in the midsize-SUV category. Not only that, but Ford is going green in a big way … Continue reading

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New Truck/SUV Tips for Saving on Fuel — Part 2

If you just came across this blog post, feel free to read the first part in this series here. Let’s go ahead and continue with the fuel-saving tips for trucks and SUVs that I found over on thecarblog.com: Turn off … Continue reading

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New Truck & SUV Tips for Saving on Fuel — Part 1

Even though there have been huge advancements in fuel economy for trucks and SUVs, most people don’t think of them as the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road. But, there are some things you can do to get the most … Continue reading

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