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Geneva 2009: Ford's next Focus, the Iosis-Max

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Ford Iosis-Max Concept
Ford didn't bother with a press conference in Geneva, but it did reveal a very important concept in the city by the lake. The Iosis Max is billed as a preview of Ford's next generation…

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Ford's Doug Scott: Hybrid trucks are a publicity stunt

Doug Scott is the marketing manager for Ford's truck division and he was the one who said “capability matters” when talking about the new 2009 F-150. That means he's chiefly responsible for trying to convince people to buy his employers trucks. In…

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Prospective Zap dealer chokes on electric vapor!

The world desperately needs vehicles with alternative powertrains, such as battery electrics. The potential to make a killing in the business is huge, as is the potential to lose everything. The auto industry – as anyone who has ever gotten involved…

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AutoblogGreen for 03.22.07

On AutoblogGreen yesterday Jeremy pondered whether Al Gore wants to completely eliminate fossil fuels from our lives. BMW releases a video that provides some insight into the workings of their new EfficientDynamics package on the 1-Series and Audi's…

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Panasonic to boost hybrid battery production in 2009

Panasonic EV energy is cranking up production of its automotive battery packs. In 2009, the company — a joint-venture between Toyota and Matsushita (Panasonic's parent company) — plans to produce 800,000 battery packs for hybrid vehicles. Last…