Ford Motor Co.’s Dearborn Truck Plant, the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, as well as several new buildings on the Ford Research and Engineering Campus and will soon be powered by 100% locally sourced renewable energy, Ford announced this week. “It’s exciting that iconic Ford vehicles like the F-150 will be built in a … Continue reading Ford making switch to wind energy for Detroit facilities
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Ford to power selected dealerships with wind power and solar energy
The automaker has currently sold easily the second-most plug-ins in the United States this year, trailing only Nissan and the record-setting LEAF. The automaker is also fond of producing great infographics to help the general public grasp the nuances of electric vehicles. Back in August, Ford released plans to build a mammoth solar canopy, the … Continue reading Ford to power selected dealerships with wind power and solar energy
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Ford, DTE Energy to Build Michigan’s Largest Solar Power Array
Ford Motor Company is teaming with DTE Energy to build Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters. “This is an innovative project that will benefit both DTE Energy and Ford, and is yet another example of our work toward building a more sustainable future.” The project, funded by DTE Energy, will provide employees with … Continue reading Ford, DTE Energy to Build Michigan’s Largest Solar Power Array
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Ford Debuts New Electric Car, Runs on Solar Power
Instead of filling up on power from an electrical charger or outlet, the concept car comes with a solar panel roof that uses a concentrator lens, similar to a magnifying glass, to lure sunlight to fuel the vehicle. Ford’s solar tech partner SunPower is providing the solar cells for the roof. With a full charge, … Continue reading Ford Debuts New Electric Car, Runs on Solar Power
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Ford joins Daimler, Nissan to develop fuel cell vehicles
Ford, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler have announced an alliance to jointly-develop affordable hydrogen-powered vehicles that could be on the road as soon as 2017. The effort is focused on bringing down the cost on fuel cells, which are devices that generate electricity through a chemical reaction that combines hydrogen and oxygen to make … Continue reading Ford joins Daimler, Nissan to develop fuel cell vehicles
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New Ford Test for Electric Vehicle Batteries Simulates 10 Years of Use in 10 Months’ Time
New Ford battery life validation protocol draws on two decades of electrified vehicle field experience to predict how lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are likely to perform as far as 150,000 miles down the road Battery reliability has been identified as the top purchase consideration for potential customers, beating out other factors including fuel efficiency Ford is … Continue reading New Ford Test for Electric Vehicle Batteries Simulates 10 Years of Use in 10 Months’ Time
Continue readingFord Sells 2,000 Electric Vehicles to GE
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) today announced that GE will purchase 2,000 of Ford’s C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids for GE’s fleet. The purchase will bring the total number of vehicles in GE’s total fleet of 25,000 vehicles to more than 5,000 alternative fuel vehicles. The two companies also plan … Continue reading Ford Sells 2,000 Electric Vehicles to GE
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Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
Most of the reduction comes from switching away from Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries to lithium–ion. New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford’s use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually. Dysprosium, the most expensive … Continue reading Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
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Wanted: The ‘Model T’ of Electric Vehicles
EVWIND Electric cars is still an acquired taste, like an expensive single-malt scotch. No one’s been able to put it in a six-pack, quite yet. Not that long ago, I ruffled the feathers of the Tesla (NAS: TSLA) flock by suggesting that the acceptance of the electric car might be better served by the introduction … Continue reading Wanted: The ‘Model T’ of Electric Vehicles
Continue readingFord invests $135 million into electric vehicles
EVWIND Ford Motor is planning to expand its commitment to electric cars with an investment of $135 million in design, engineering and production of key components. Ford now has more than 1,000 engineers working on vehicle electrification — its highest number ever; 60 engineers added in the last year, dozens more to be added … Continue reading Ford invests $135 million into electric vehicles
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Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric vehicles in the U.S.
Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric cars in the U.S. Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing electric vehicle infrastructure in the U.S. – now with more than 9,400 public charging stations – by equipping cars like C-MAX Energi … Continue reading Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric vehicles in the U.S.
Continue readingGlobal wind energy investment expected to double by 2025
IHS expects the amount of installed wind power capacity to jump 16 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year.
Continue readingToo few chargers for electric vehicles
The government had expected that 8,600 electric cars with lithium ion batteries will be sold by the end of this year and set a target ratio of 1.8 electric vehicles for every publicly available charging point.
Continue readingBrazil?s Bioenergy signs wind energy contract with GE
Bioenergy has agreed to purchase 18 wind turbines this year and 36 in 2012 for wind farm projects in Rio Grande do Norte. The cost of wind power is dropping rapidly in Brazil.
Continue readingEV Project to Install Ellectric Vehicles Charging Stations Throughout the Country, Starting in California
California is already the biggest market for plug-in electric vehicles in the U.S. and it will continue its leadership. Plug-in electric cars help achieve state goals of energy security and GHG reduction.
Continue readingSiemens to present power supply solutions for megacities
Siemens will supply 175 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 630 megawatts (MW) for the offshore wind power plant. It is planned to increase the wind farm?s capacity to 1000 MW.
Continue readingGestamp Renewables and RES Americas Announce Completion of Flat Water Wind Energy Plant
Flat Water Wind Power Project is a 60 megawatt (MW) wind farm consisting of 40 1.5 MW GE wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy helps Native Americans prosper
Monique La Chappa, chairwoman of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego County, said on Sunday that the first wind farm the tribe developed was so successful that another wind farm is currently being planned.
Continue readingNordex to Supply Wind Turbines for Wind Energy Project in Idaho
Nordex has secured a new order from CG Power Solutions USA to supply 18 N100 2.5 MW wind turbines for a 45 MW wind power project located in Power County, Idaho.
Continue readingServidyne Plugs-in Customers Converting to Electric Fleets
Commercial electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent as more models are being modified to accommodate the EV technology.
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