Posts Tagged ‘fuel efficiency’

Ford Recognized by U.S. Dept. of Energy

Monday, July 6, 2009 19:48 No Comments

This week the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that Ford has been approved for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program. The following statement is attributable to Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.
“Ford Motor Company is proud to be among the first automakers deemed by the government to be among the best [...]

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Should Gov’t Officials Give Up Their Gas-Guzzlers?

Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:05 No Comments

If you’ve spent any time in Washington, D.C. or simply noticed what the government officials are driving, you’ve probably noticed some hypocrisy. While the lawmakers are passing legislation to force auto companies to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, many senators and representatives are driving the biggest SUVs they can buy.
That is, until recently.
An [...]

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Should Gov’t Officials Give Up Their Gas-Guzzlers?

Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:05 No Comments

If you’ve spent any time in Washington, D.C. or simply noticed what the government officials are driving, you’ve probably noticed some hypocrisy. While the lawmakers are passing legislation to force auto companies to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, many senators and representatives are driving the biggest SUVs they can buy.
That is, until recently.
An [...]

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Should Gov't Officials Give Up Their Gas-Guzzlers?

Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:05 No Comments

If you’ve spent any time in Washington, D.C. or simply noticed what the government officials are driving, you’ve probably noticed some hypocrisy. While the lawmakers are passing legislation to force auto companies to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, many senators and representatives are driving the biggest SUVs they can buy.
That is, until recently.
An [...]

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Three More Easy Ways to Save Fuel

Friday, March 28, 2008 5:05 No Comments

You wanted more tips for saving gas, you got ‘em. Here are three more easy ways to save fuel when driving your certified Ford.

• Don’t act like you’re in NASCAR. If you’ve noticed fingernails embedded in your seats or on the inside door handles, you might be scaring people who ride with you.  You’ve probably [...]

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Three Easy Ways to Save Fuel

Thursday, March 27, 2008 5:05 No Comments

Have we drilled it into your head enough? With oil prices exceeding $100 a barrel, you really don’t want to buy more gas than you need. There are probably dozens of ways for you to save fuel, some of them more feasible than others. Here are a few of the more reasonable ways you can [...]

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Using Cruise Control for Better Fuel Efficiency

Friday, March 14, 2008 5:05 No Comments

We all know that we can use the cruise control feature on a certified Ford or other vehicle when we’re driving down the highway. But did you know you can use it in other ways to help you save gas mileage?
Intrigued? Keep reading.
By accelerating slowly from a complete stop, you save gas. You can accelerate [...]

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More about Hypermiling

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 5:07 No Comments

Yesterday, we gave you a brief education about hypermiling: when it started, what it is, etc. Today, we’re going to tell you some of the steps, both safe and unsafe, that hypermilers use to increase their gas mileage. As you read these, though, keep in mind that some of them could be dangerous and you [...]

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Have a Party With Ford Fiesta

Friday, March 7, 2008 5:05 No Comments

The new and redesigned Ford Fiesta debuted at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year. And the Ford Motor Company is placing a lot of confidence in this small vehicle to bring many consumers back to their local dealers for another look.
The Michigan-based automaker used its global resources to design a new Fiesta boasting a [...]

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To the Ford Owner Go the Spoilers

Monday, February 25, 2008 5:07 No Comments

Have you ever thought about adding spoilers to your certified Ford? Chances are that you’ve seen these contraptions on other cars traveling down the road. And you’ve definitely seen these if you’ve ever watched a NASCAR race. But you might not know exactly what they do (besides make a car look uber cool).
Spoilers typically help make cars [...]

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