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range of some 31 miles, while a 24-liter diesel tank extends the total action radius of the vehicle to up to 434 miles. By develop ing a sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study for serial production, the Munich-based premium automobile manufacturer underscores its position as a global leader in the production of sporty vehicles with exemplary efficiency. All current models are fitted as standard with extensive measures for the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The innovations used for this purpose are based on the development strategy BMW Ef f icientDynamics, which also includes BMW ActiveHybrid technology as well as purely electrical drive systems. With the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 and the BMW ActiveHybrid X6, two serial production vehicles have already been launched in which a BMW-specific combination of combustion and electric drive results in an especially efficient increase in the driving dynamics so characteristic of the brand. The BMW Group is also undertaking extensive field tests in regular traffic, which after the MINI E will soon include the BMW ActiveE, so as to prepare for serial production of a purely electrically powered model which is to be produced at the BMW plant in Leipzig from 2013 as the Megacity Vehicle. At the same time, www.IneedOEMparts.com
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Ford and Progress Energy Prepare the Research Triangle in North Carolina for Electric Vehicles Ford Motor Company and Progress Energy recently announced a joint effort to help prepare the Research Triangle area of North Carolina for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and Progress Energy will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the demand. “There is an incredible excitement for electric vehicles in the Raleigh area. To support the rollout and acceptance of these vehicles in Raleigh and across the country, it is crucial to work with local utilities to make sure the necessary electric infrastructure is ready and to help consumers understand the technology
choices they will have available to meet their transportation needs,” said David Finnegan, Electric Vehicle Marketing manager, Ford Motor Company. Ford and Progress Energy also plan to work with state and local officials to address issues relating to the permitting and regulations that can support electric vehicle infrastructure. An easy charging station permitting process is considered one of the keys to electric vehicle acceptance. Progress Energy is one of 10 utilities that have partnered with Ford to test 20 plug-in hybrid Ford Escapes to obtain data on durability, reliability and safety of the new battery technology. “We are committed to developing the necessary infrastructure to enable widespread use of electric vehicles to
help our customers save money and reduce their impact on the environment,” said Bill Johnson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Progress Energy and co-chairman of the Edison Electric Institute CEO Taskforce on Electric Transportation. “Although our companies are involved in two different industries, the work Progress Energy and Ford do is more closely aligned than ever before,” he added. “Both companies are finding new ways to meet our customers’ evolving needs, and both are doing so while also seeking greener alternatives. This partnership will help us better serve our customers when electric vehicles become widely available.” Progress Energy has one of the most advanced utility plug-in electric vehicle programs in the nation. In addition to testing two plug-in hybrid Ford Escapes, the company owns seven other plug-in electric vehicles for research purposes including the Southeast’s first plug-in hybrid electric utility bucket truck, and it is expanding its partnership efforts with the auto industry to test additional vehicles. Progress Energy is developing a charging station pilot program as part of a $200 million smart grid grant it received from the U.S. Department of Energy. This will include installing about 600 stations across the company’s territory in the Carolinas and Florida. The company has also partnered with several universities on electric transportation initiatives, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and the University of Florida. “We believe we are on the verge of a major shift in the type of vehicle that the American family can choose to drive,” said Rogelio Sullivan, associate director of the Advanced Transportation Center, North Carolina State. “As the ownership, driving experience and ecoFord Electric Please Turn to Page 29
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OEConnection is Named Finalist for Automotive Industry PACE Award OEConnection LLC, the leading online parts and service exchange for the automotive industry, announced that it has been named a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award, the worldwide industry benchmark for innovation among automotive suppliers. As the developer of FordParts.com, a content-rich, self-serve OEM parts portal, OEConnection has earned a place as a finalist for the Information Technology
and Services category. FordParts.com is the first-of-its-kind OEM parts portal to give businesses and consumers 24/7 access to the information and tools necessary to accurately select and purchase original equipment parts. OEConnection, which provides 97% all Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships with dealer network parts solutions, was chosen by Ford to develop, manage, and host FordParts.com. Since
its’ December 2009 launch, the website has well surpassed Ford’s expectations to become the fastest growing parts retail site in today’s original equipment automotive parts industry. To date, FordParts.com has generated significant incremental purchase volume, built a following of 277,000 unique monthly visitors, and already averages a 4.5 out of 5 star customer satisfaction rating. “It takes a game-changing innovation to become a finalist for the prestigious PACE award, which is why we are extremely proud of this recognition,” said OEConnection President & CEO Chuck Rotuno. “While Fordparts.com’s growing momentum is an important indicator of success, its real impact is how it is changing the way customers buy parts. Ford is a world leader in technology and innovation, and they made a bold decision to create a webbased ordering solution to serve both consumers and the repairer community,” Rotuno added. To deliver on the FordParts.com promise of “Any Ford Part, Any Time,” OEConnection designed the site to aggregate all inchannel inventory across the Ford dealer network, consolidating it into a single, transparent sourcing solution. The company’s patent-pending Rapid Referral technology automates – and tracks – dealer acceptance behind the scenes, and an online virtual inventory system allows dealers to establish relationships with other suppliers. Aside from balancing the dealership’s need for a lean, justin-time inventory with the PACE Award Please Turn to Page 24
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effective in achieving this objective. Years later, OSHA issued citations to employers for failure to use affordable engineering and administrative controls to reduce noise levels. The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission issued a series of decisions swinging back and forth between a cost-benefit interpretation of economically feasible controls and a broader, plain-meaning definition of the term as “capable of being done.” The Commission ultimately settled on the cost-benefit interpretation. Although OSHA has not changed its interpretation of the standard, its enforcement policy since 1983 has allowed employers to rely on a hearing conservation program based on PPE if such a program reduces noise exposures to acceptable levels and is less costly than administrative and engineering controls. The Supreme Court has held that the term “feasible,” as it is used in the provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, has the plain meaning of “capable of being done” and does not permit cost-benefit analysis. The Supreme Court, through its analyses, concluded
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Two Out of Five Drivers Admit to Falling Asleep at the Wheel,Finds Study Two out of every five drivers (41 percent) admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel at some point, with one in ten saying they’ve done so in the past year, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. More than a quarter of those surveyed admitted they drove despite being so tired that they had difficulty keeping their eyes open in the previous month. Eighty-five percent of drivers surveyed felt it was “completely unacceptable” for someone to drive if they are so tired they are having trouble keeping their eyes open. Unfortunately, drivers may not always be aware of the effects of fatigue resulting from a lack of sleep. In recognition of this week’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®, hosted by the National Sleep Foundation, AAA wants all drivers to recognize the seriousness of this dangerous, yet underestimated, driving practice.
“When you are behind the wheel of a car, being sleepy is very dangerous. Sleepiness decreases awareness, slows reaction time, and impairs judgment, just like drugs or alcohol, contributing to the possibility of a crash,” said AAA Chicago Regional President Brad Roeber. “We need to change the culture so that not only will drivers recognize the dangers of driving while drowsy but will stop doing it.” A new analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash data estimates that about one in six (16.5 percent) deadly crashes, one in eight crashes resulting in occupant hospitalization and one in fourteen crashes in which a vehicle was towed involve a driver who is drowsy. These percentages are substantially higher than most previous estimates, suggesting that the contribution of drowsy driving to motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths has not been fully appreciated.
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Consumers Continuing to Hold Onto Vehicles Longer, According to Polk The average length of ownership of new vehicles continues to increase, according to a recent analysis from Polk. Consumers are now holding onto a new vehicle, on average, for 63.9 months based on second quarter 2010 data, up 4.5 months from the same time last year, according to Polk. Length of ownership has risen each quarter since the end of 2008 (see table A) and serves as an indicator of business opportunities available to the automotive aftermarket, based on the increasing numbers of older vehicles in operation that may need service or parts, and an increasing number of vehicles on the
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I-Car Announces NACE Winners Of Collision Repair Training Opportunity I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, announced the three winners of the “Win Collision Repair Training for your Shop or Office” opportunity for attendees who visited the I-CAR booth during the NACE Expo. Rebecca Wagnon (Carl’s Auto Body - Oklahoma City, OK), David Yeagley (New Look Collision Center Henderson, NV), Adam Spooner (Utica National - Utica, NY) each received admission to five I-CAR classes. Bill Stage, I-CAR Director of Marketing and Distribution said, “Staying current on emerging technologies is
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Second-Generation Lexus GX 460 Luxury SUV Combines Capability and Comfort After the introduction of the rugged, second-generation GX 460 last year, the capable and efficient luxury utility vehicle moves into the 2011 model year with standard new Smart Stop Technology as an additional measure of consumer confidence. The braking system enhancement automatically reduces engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions. The seven-passenger, bodyon frame GX 460 combines “right sized” mid-size packaging with family-friendly comfort and premium craftsmanship. The GX 460 provides a versatile interior with its three-row seating arrangement. The second row seat slides 4.1 inches fore/aft to maximize passenger and cargo carrying ability. The foldable and reclining second row seats also feature a 60/40 walk-in function to access the standard power fold-flat third row seats. The rear door window has a flip-up glass panel for added convenience. Luxury is enhanced in the GX 460 by a quiet cabin, as well as a wealth of standard features and options. The GX 460 features standard heated and ventilated front seats for example. Among the luxury features and options are semianiline leather, a heated steering wheel, and heated outer second-row seats. Multimedia features – both standard and optional – expand onboard family entertainment choices. The GX 460 takes its model designation from its 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 301 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,500
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transfer case and a TORSEN® torque-sensing limited slip center differential which can be electronically locked for inclement weather. It also offers a low range for off-road driving. The TORSEN differential distributes power 40:60 under most driving conditions and changes the ratio as needed based on steering input and The GX 460 presents a luxurious passenger environment with the fit and finishes expected in a Lexus.
rpm. The 32-valve DOHC engine features aluminum alloy cylinder heads and block with dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i), which controls valve timing and overlap on both the intake and exhaust camshafts to optimize power, fuel efficiency and emissions. The GX 460’s fuel economy is better than other V8 luxury utility vehicles and competitive with some six-cylinder models with its EPA-estimated 17 mpg combined, 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway ratings. The 4.6-liter V8 is teamed to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with sequential shift. The responsive powertrain is quiet and helps the GX 460 tow up to 6,500 lbs. The standard full-time four-wheel drive uses an electronically controlled December 2010
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Audatex Launches Educational Institutions Program in Partnership with I-CAR Collision Repair Education Foundation Audatex North America, Inc. today announced the launch of the Audatex Educational Institutions Program. Under this program, Audatex will provide a comprehensive software and training package, free of charge, to vocational and technical schools in the U.S. and Canada. To qualify for this program, schools will need to complete an online “Collision Repair School Solutions” survey conducted by the I-CAR® Collision Repair Education Foundation. According to Audatex Vice President of Industry Relations Rick Tuuri, “Recently, Audatex announced the largest ever cash donation to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. Now we are launching the Audatex Educational Institutions Program to further help and support the future leaders of the collision repair industry. We are committed to developing the best tools and practices to drive excellence in this industry. With
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kets reside within 10 miles of a Nissan dealer. “We’re proud to have strong partners in our dealer group who, like Nissan, are investing in affordable, sustainable mobility,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. “Congratulations to them for recognizing the opportunity to invest in a zero-emission future, and for providing Nissan LEAF drivers with a convenient, alternative charging point.” All dealers who sell the Nissan LEAF first must attain zero-emission certification. Certification includes extensive training, both online and in-person, as well as investing in the tools and charging to support the sale and service of the Nissan LEAF. The dealer charging
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EPA to Consider Environmental Justice Review for Industrial Wipes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering analyzing its decisions on rules regarding the disposal requirements for industrial wipes and towels used on machinery, vehicles and other equipment that could affect economically disadvantaged and minority communities nationwide. The EPA’s analysis of this rulemaking is part of its bigger picture effort to highlight environmental justice issues and interests in its regulatory process. In 2003, the EPA proposed to modify the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations for management of solvent-contaminated industrial wipes. The agency proposed to conditionally exclude wipes
that are disposed of from the definition of hazardous waste and to conditionally exclude laundered wipes from the definition of solid waste. The EPA proposed a rule that year to allow disposable solvent-contaminated wipes and laundry sludge created from the washing of reusable wipes to be disposed of at municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs). The proposal was very broad, and did not specify the requirements of the MSWLFs that could accept the disposable items. In 2009, the EPA issued an edited risk assessment of the wipes rule, which demonstrated that multiple solvents on used wipes may pose a risk if disposed of in basic unlined landfills. Following the EPA’s October 2009
risk assessment of disposal of used industrial wipes in unlined landfills, the agency proposed two new approaches to the issue. The first would permit solvents that pose no environmental risk in any unlined MSWLF. The second option would require all solvent-contaminated wipes to be delivered to landfills with greater prescriptive requirements such as the ones defined in subtitle D of the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act. To view the Environmental Justice Analysis for the Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule, as well as further information related to rules associated with solventcontaminated industrial wipes, visit ASA’s legislative website at www.TakingTheHill. com.n
EPA Study Highlights Need for Underground Storage Tank Cleanup A recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study has found that there are thousands of high-priority tank cleanups around the country remaining uncompleted. There are approximately 607,000 underground storage tanks (USTs) nationwide that store petroleum or other hazardous substances. The greatest potential threat from a leaking UST is contamination of groundwater, the source of drinking water for most
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NADA: Overly Aggressive Fuel Economy Push May Be Counterproductive priority. Advanced technology must be affordable and accessible.” As the debate over fuel econoaffordable, while keeping transportation “Despite huge odds against us, we my heats up, the National Automobile accessible to all Americans, he added. prevailed because a majority of both the Dealers Association (NADA) is urging “We are cognizant of the ripple House and Senate recognized the autofederal regulators to consider carefully effect of higher [vehicle] prices,” Tonkin mobile is a necessity of modern life,” he the rising cost of vehicles for consumadded. “The risk is: if these fuel economy said. “[The automobile] is an essential ers when increasing new federal manregulations are overly aggressive, it will building block of the U.S. economy.” dates. price Americans out of the market. The Tonkin said while the debate over “NADA has long supported same is true for credit.” fuel economy and credit issues moves improvements in fuel economy, but During the recent financial serforward, NADA will work to ensure that it’s also our role to raise some tough vices fight, Tonkin said NADA’s mantra questions so there’s no rush to judgFuel Economy Please Turn to Page 24 in Congress was to “keep auto credit ment,” said NADA Chairman Ed Tonkin, in remarks today to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation have circulated a proposal to dramatically increase fuel economy standards to more than 60 miles per gallon by 2025. “We would all like to believe consumers would be willing to pay whatever it takes to reach such a worthy goal. But will they? Or is this another example of getting ahead of the consumer, pushing too far, Direct too fast? Will huge numbers of consumers be priced out of the market?” Tonkin asked. Tonkin, a multi-franchise Toll Free dealer from Portland, Ore., called the consumer “the most important person in the auto industry” and said, “the most FAX important factors for a car buyer are overall price and monthly payment.” Your order: “Nothing happens without a buyer,” Tonkin added. “My is urgent to your business job is to try to match supply and needs to be accurate demand every single month everywhere I have a dealeris essential to your customer ship. And this is true of every dealer in the country. Consumer demands vary from market to market. And consumer preference always prevails.” Tonkin said when it comes to buying cars and trucks today, Call Kenny McMillan American consumers shop for kmcmillan@jacksonacura.com convenience, predictability and affordability, and that fuel www.Jacksonacura.com economy is not always a top
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GM Announces Certified Service for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Brands As part of the initiative to better connect General Motors’ brands with customers, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac will each receive its own Certified Service brand. Chevrolet Certified Service, Buick Certified Service, GMC Certified Service and Cadillac Certified Service are being launched as part of a larger strategy by the company to strengthen the relationship between the customer and the four brands. “Our number one priority is providing a world-class ownership experience that creates positive long-last-
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EPA Finalizes Significant New Use Rule for Motor Vehicle Refrigerant The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as 1Propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro, also known as HFO-1234yf. The action requires persons who intend to manufacture, import or process the chemical substance for a use that is designated as a significant new use by this final rule to notify the EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The EPA believes this action is necessary because the chemical substance may be hazardous to human health. The required notification would provide the EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if nec-
essary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs. In a letter to the U.S. EPA earlier this year, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) expressed concern with the substitution of HFO-1234yf because it poses some risk to those persons handling the product, particularly nonprofessionals or do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers. ASA asked that the EPA include both a certification process and an equipment requirement for any purchasers of HFO1234fy due to the flammability of the proposed substitute. The EPA significant new use rule states that the substance is to be used only as a refrigerant in new motor vehicles, and that any other use must first be
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The Chrysler Brand is experiencing a rejuvenation, and product is at the heart of it, replacing its full lineup with either all-new or significantly improved vehicles in just the next few months. As a sign of that change, the recently introduced all-new Chrysler winged badge logo will rightfully adorn all this new metal as it rolls out to the public. The Brand itself is further defining
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Allstate Donates 30 Vehicles to Charities Countrywide Vehicles Restored By Sterling Autobody As Part Of National Recycled Rides Program On November 22, Allstate Insurance and Sterling Autobody hope to brighten the holidays for families and charities across the country with the donation of 30 newly refurbished automobiles. The vehicles, which will either be used by the receiving organization or given to an individual or family in need, will be provided in partnership with the National Auto Body Council's (NABC) Recycled Rides Program. "Our participation in the Recycled Rides Program is an extension of Allstate's commitment to our local communities. These cars represent more than a way to get around, but a way to empower families and charities to accomplish simple tasks impossible without reliable trans-
portation," said Bill Daly, Allstate assistant vice president for auto claims. Each vehicle was painstakingly refurbished by technicians at Sterling Autobody Centers, who spent significant time and effort to transform each car inside and out. "Sterling is extremely proud to be part of the Recycled Rides program," said Bob Benjamin, Sterling Autobody Centers vice president of operations. "We believe it's important to give back to our local communities and Recycled Rides allows employees to use their time and talents to make a significant difference in the lives of many." The Recycled Rides program got its start five years ago following Hurricane
Katrina. The collision repair industry as a whole responded to the needs of the many displaced individuals by offering employment, tools, equipment and in some cases, housing. The collision repair industry has since collaborated on a program to provide refurbished vehicles to people and organizations in need. Although the concept was initiated to help victims of Katrina, it has continued as a national program. Last year NABC members came together to give away approximately 80 vehicles just before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, the organization hopes to nearly double that, with a goal of gifting 150 vehicles to families and non profit organizations.n
First-Ever AAIA Impact Award Winners Announced The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has announced the first recipients of its inaugural AAIA Impact Awards, honoring four aftermarket professionals, age 45 or younger, who have made remarkable contributions within the aftermarket industry. The 2010 winners are: Corey Bartlett, President, Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc. Jim Dykstra, Owner, Dykstra’s Auto
Service, Inc. Kristen Felder, Owner/Founder, Collision Hub John Treece, President and CEO, Atlantic Automotive Enterprises, LLC “We are so proud of the first-ever recipients of the AAIA Impact Award, honoring the next generation of aftermarket leaders,” said Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO. “These four dynamic winners are already making significant contributions to our industry early in their careers, and we are delight-
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Daimler Trucks North America Selects OEconnection As Supplier Of Parts Supply Network Technology Solutions OEConnection LLC, the premiere parts and service exchange in the automotive industry, announced an agreement with Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America, to provide online supply chain and networking solutions for its U.S. and Canada dealerships. Using OEConnection’s D2DLink web-based technology, over 600 DTNA dealer locations will have a single source for locating and purchasing OE parts for DTNA’s commercial vehicle and engine brands, which include: Freightliner Trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, Thomas Built Buses, Western Star Trucks, Sterling Trucks and Detroit Diesel Corporation. In addition, the D2DLink network solution will encompass Alliance Parts, DTNA’s private label brand of truck parts, accessories, and components.
Upon implementation of OEConnection solutions, DTNA dealers will have access to online parts sourcing and excess inventory reduction tools to create a parts supply network and shorten part cycle-times. By enabling the DTNA dealer network parts inventories to be leveraged to find needed parts, OEConnection solutions will help ensure DTNA vehicles are repaired and back on the road faster. “Daimler Trucks North America has an excellent reputation for product quality and customer support, and we are delighted to add them to our partner portfolio,” said Charles Rotuno, OEConnection president and CEO. “D2DLink, now the most used OE parts procurement tool in North America, is the perfect solution to help Daimler Trucks North America dealers respond to their customers with
greater parts accuracy and speed.” Daniel Haggerty, director of parts marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, commented, "D2DLink is an excellent tool to ensure parts availability at the point of sale for our customers. This technology, which builds on many corporate-level initiatives, should drastically improve our off -the-shelf fill rates at the dealer level as well." John Craft, dealer principal for Campbell Freightliner, stated, “For the Freightliner dealer network, our investment in D2DLink improves the customer experience in our dealerships by improving parts availability. With the increased availability of parts inventory our efforts should result in less down time and better information for our customers.” Implementation of the D2DLink is underway among DTNA dealerships.n
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strategy that features a range of fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel technologies including EcoBoost™ engines, six-speed transmissions, power-assisted steering, aerodynamic improvements and lightweight materials. Ford’s electrification strategy also leverages the most fuel-efficient powertrains, the most technically competent hybrids and its global vehicle platforms in order to develop affordable choices for consumers. For more information on electrified vehicle technology, visit http://www.fordvehicles.com/technology/electric/.n
nomics of these groundbreaking vehicles becomes favorable, then we are on the road to sustainable transportation.” The partnership with Progress Energy was announced during Ford’s “Charging Into the Future – Ford’s Electric Vehicle Tour.” The 14-city tour promotes Ford’s electric vehicle strategy, educates consumers about what to expect from electrified automobiles and examines what is needed from the public and private sector to support this new technol-
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Digital Surround system, as well as the eight-inch touch screen for DVD-based navigation and control of the DVD, CD, MP3 and XM Satellite Radio entertain-
the industry-exclusive power fold-andtumble second-row seat eases access to the third-row seat. Additional standard interior features include Platinum-specific door sills and floor mats; a heated steering wheel; heated and cooled cupholders; and a power liftgate that opens and closes with the touch of a button. Also, the DVD entertainment system adds screens integrated into each front-seat headrest, in addition to the existing roof-mounted screen. Each front- Inside the Escalade Platinum is the latest example of row headrest screen Cadillac’s 21st-century return to handcrafted luxury details. has its own driver and input controls. The headrest units can be operated ment. independently or in tandem. This system GM’s patented two-mode hybrid enables passengers in different seats to system consists of an advanced, elecmake individual entertainment choices. trically variable transmission (EVT) and Also included is the acclaimed Bose 5.1 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy
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Storage System (ESS). These systems work in concert with the standard 6.0L V-8 Gen IV gasoline engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) and late-intake valve closing (LIVC) technology. The key to Escalade’s twomode hybrid system is that the hybrid system itself generates the electric power used to propel the vehicle. When the brakes are applied or the vehicle is coasting, the electric motors within the hybrid system create electricity that is stored in the 300volt battery. This stored energy is used to move the vehicle and the regenerative braking cycle is renewed. Providing power to the hybrid’s electrically variable transmission’s (EVT) two electric motors is a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage System (ESS). This battery pack is under the second-row seat, where it takes up virtually no additional space and does not interfere with second- or third-row ingress/egress.n
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