Topic: Ford Escape

Ford Uses Plant Material Inside Doors in the 2013-MY Escape

DEARBORN, MI – Ford is using material from kenaf, a tropical plant similar to bamboo but related to cotton, in the door bolsters in the all-new 2013-MY Ford Escape.

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more

Ford Teams With N.Y. Power to Prepare for EVs

NEW YORK - Ford Motor Co. and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) said they are coordinating efforts to help prepare the state of New York for the operation of electric vehicles.

Posted on October 5, 2010 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Real-World Strategies: A Blueprint for a Greener Future

As more regulations are put in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the “going green” movement continues to expand, here are a few strategies fleets have used to green their operations.

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Ashley Willis | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

PepsiCo Expands Hybrid Fleet

The Toyota Prius has helped PepsiCo improve fleet fuel efficiency over its previously used mid-size sedan models.

PepsiCo has cut fuel costs and reduced overall greenhouse gas emissions since tripling its hybrid fleet in 2007.

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Cheryl Knight | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Kelley Blue Book Announces Top 10 Green Cars for 2009

Among the top 10 "green" cars for 2009 are the 2010 Toyota Prius, 2010 Honda Insight and the 2010 Ford Fusion.

Posted on April 23, 2009 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Ford Celebrates Production of 100,000th Hybrid SUV

CLAYCOMO, MO --- Ford Motor Co. on March 10 celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year.

Posted on March 16, 2009 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid Win Awards for Overall Value

CHICAGO --- The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid were named Best Crossover/SUV Value Under $28,000 at the Chicago Auto Show by IntelliChoice.com, a leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis.

Posted on February 16, 2009 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Reaching Out & Getting Green with AT&T's Fleet

Last June, the telecommunications company added more than 100 alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet. Going “green” yielded a positive outcome for AT&T, and it hopes other fleets can follow suit.

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Shelley Mika | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Going Green Lowers Owens Corning's Operating Costs

(L-R) Callie Glave, sourcing leader, Owens Corning; Matt Lefeld, sourcing specialist, Owens Corning; Karen Healey, dir., product management., PHH; and Isaac Chapman, fleet administrator, Owens Corning.

Owens Corning switched to the Ford Taurus X crossover vehicle and Ford Escape, increasing the fleet’s miles per gallon and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Daryl Lubinsky | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Ford Escape Hybrid Delivers Total Package for Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards

LOS ANGELES – Ford Motor Company teamed up with the Los Angeles County Lifeguards, a division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, to help save lives while protecting the environment.

Posted on May 27, 2008 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more