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GM, Ford Can Meet US’s Strongest Emissions Standards by 2012, Based on New Fuel Economy Proposals
treehugger.com - 12/17/2008
GM, Ford Can Meet US’s Strongest Emissions Standards by 2012, Based on New Fuel Economy Proposals
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photo: Ford Motor Co. According to a new piece of analysis by NRDC of fuel economy plans submitted to Congress by General Motors and Ford will be able to meet the most stringent emissions standards in the nation. Chrysler did not provide fuel economy projections. You can download a PDF of ...
usatoday.com - 12/23/2008
Ford scores marketing coup with thrifty Fusion hybrid
— usatoday.com — That will make it the second-most fuel-efficient vehicle on the road, according to a ranking published on... the EPA's website, behind the smaller Toyota Prius and ahead of the smaller Honda Civic hybrid. It's a huge marketing gain for Ford as it ... (more) Ford scores marketing coup with thrifty Fusion hybrid

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scottmonty.com - 12/18/2008
The Social Media Marketing Blog
— scottmonty.com — A couple of weeks ago on the heels of Ford's appearance before some Congressional committees, I had... to deal with a major firestorm online. In short, the issue was that there was a Ford fansite called TheRangerStation.com that received a cease & ... (more) The Social Media Marketing Blog

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Houses Passes Auto Industry Bailout; Oil Prices Continue to Drop
redgreenandblue.org - 12/17/2008
Houses Passes Auto Industry Bailout; Oil Prices Continue to Drop
— redgreenandblue.org — On Wednesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $14 billion government rescue bailout for the... automobile industry . This plan would provide emergency loans to General Motors and Chrysler; however, Ford has stated it will not seek ... (more) Houses Passes Auto Industry Bailout; Oil Prices Continue ...

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Planet Green Articles Feed:  Can't Afford a Hybrid?: Reduce Your Carbon Emissions with these Cheaper, Better Investments

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Can't Afford a Hybrid?: Reduce Your Carbon Emissions with these Cheaper, Better Investments
Planet Green Articles Feed — Can't Afford a Hybrid?: Reduce Your Carbon Emissions with these Cheaper, Better Investments Save money, reduce carbon emissions, skip buying a new car. In amongst the ongoing news about the US auto industry meltdown you may have heard about some of the proposed fuel economy improvement plans by GM and Ford. While buying a car with great fuel efficiency is a good thing, and even if you personally aren't in the same kind of financial distress as the Big Three, these days you're probably looking to pinch pennies. So here are four things you can do which cost a heck of a lot less ...

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