Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Ford Going Greener – As Fast As It Feasibly Can

Ford Going Greener – As Fast As It Feasibly Can:
By Jeff Cobb
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John Fleming, executive VP of Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs addresses the media in 2011 about Ford's electrified offerings in Michigan.

Perhaps you’ve heard allegations that Ford’s Focus Electric is a “compliance car,” a limited-production gas-free vehicle that adds to its maker’s average overall fleet fuel-economy rating.

While there may be truth to that, at the same time no self-respecting automaker would seek to deliberately sabotage its chances of selling more, and a recent talk given by a senior Ford executive revealed some of Ford’s thinking in deciding to offer an economical vehicle in volume.
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