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Ford Hints at New Explorer With Concept

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Ford's ways to boost fuel economy in the immediate short run. Putting Eco-Boost engines, reducing weight, using aerodynamic materials, power assisted steering, and doing this on the Ford Explorer.

Ford Motor's Eco-boost engine

01/06/2008

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Ford's EcoBoost Engine Excites Marketer

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Ford Hints at New Explorer With Concept

New York Times 01/06/2008

Changes in public perception of Detroit auto companies and fuel efficiency in the 2006- 2008 period.

02/28/2006

Public perception changed in this period. Columnists like Friedman said in the NYT that "GM is more dangerous to America's future" and acting like a "crack dealer." This as GM was offering buyers of large low fuel efficiency vehicles gas capped at $1/99 per gallon. Ford offered free gas upto $1000 with aprepaid Master charge debit card, enough for 6000 miles. Were the automakers lagging behind changing conditions and not adapting to changing public perception, by fighting higher fuel efficiency standards in Congress. link to Hyundai where its technology executive says Hyundai can meet higher standards with new technology and not even counting hybrids in the picture.

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Hyundai Aims for Efficiency Lead

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Ford Is Hoping to Give the Once-Great Explorer a Second Life

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The Durango Becomes a Civilized Utility Vehicle

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Ford's C-MAX hybrid and the Toyota Prius

01/06/2008

Ford's C-MAX hybrid to launch in 2012 is expected to surpass the Prius in fuel efficiency.

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Ford Clips Toyota's Wings in California

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Toyota Debuts New Compact Hybrid Aqua

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Toyota Bets on Upgraded Prius to Bolster Global Sales

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With Gas Prices Less of a Worry, Buyers Pass Hybrid Cars By

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Ford Poses Challenge to Prius on Fuel

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Toyota Battling Against Yen's Strength

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Improvements in Fuel Economy for carmakers in 2009 and beyond.

01/06/2008

With the government's investment in GM and its clear mandate for higher fuel efficency under the Obama administration, and with Ford's committment to fuel efficiency leadership, as well as the operation of Chrysler by Italian small carmaker Fiat, the move is towards smaller cars, large gains in fuel efficiency, and investment in hybrid cars.

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Detroit Gallops Ahead

Wall Street Journal 01/17/2014

Fuel-Efficiency Technology Gives Fiat a Boost in Bargaining to Acquire Chrysler Stake

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With Gas Prices Less of a Worry, Buyers Pass Hybrid Cars By

New York Times 05/14/2015

Ford looks to lead pack in fuel eficiency.

Detroit Free Press 01/09/2010

Cars shrink under pressure from government and consumers.

Detroit News 01/09/2010

Small Engine shift signals big changes for buyers.

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