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The Ford Edge is a crossover SUV based on the Mazda 6 sedan. | The Ford Edge Hybrid is a crossover SUV based on the Mazda 6 sedan. Offered for sale in the 2008 to 2010 time period, it will be similar to hybrid versions of the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego full-size sedans, and sister Lincoln MKX Hybrid. | ||
E85 | The Ford Edge Hybrid will also be certified for E85, a fuel blend that contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol is a renewable fuel in the United States. Commonly made from corn, these ethanol-fueled hybrids could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Close to 25 percent less carbon dioxide if operated exclusively on E85 ethanol fuel instead of carbon-rich gasoline. | ||
Ford recently announced a project with VeraSun Energy Corporation to encourage the further availability of E85 fuel at retail filling stations. Today, E85 is most commonly available in parts of the Midwest. | Ford recently announced a project with VeraSun Energy Corporation to encourage the further availability of E85 fuel at retail filling stations. Today, E85 is most commonly available in parts of the Midwest. | ||
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"Hybrids will put Ford at the forefront of vehicle assembly innovation in Canada, forever changing the landscape by producing vehicles that significantly reduce smog-forming emissions and are extremely fuel efficient," said Bill Osborne, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "It's a forward-thinking decision for the environment and our Oakville operations." | "Hybrids will put Ford at the forefront of vehicle assembly innovation in Canada, forever changing the landscape by producing vehicles that significantly reduce smog-forming emissions and are extremely fuel efficient," said Bill Osborne, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "It's a forward-thinking decision for the environment and our Oakville operations." | ||
Production of the 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) will occur in the fourth quarter of this year with hybrid production scheduled to begin by 2010. | Production of the 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) will occur in the fourth quarter of this year with hybrid production scheduled to begin by 2010. ==Pricing== | ||
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Normally aspirated '''Ford Edge''' models range in price from the SE FWD to the $25,000 to the $29,000 of the SEL AWD. Many individual options will also be offered over and on top of the two trim levels. Items such as HID headlights, back up warning sensors, 20 inch wheel packages, rear DVD entertainment system and power tailgate are all planned. | Normally aspirated '''Ford Edge''' models range in price from the SE FWD to the $25,000 to the $29,000 of the SEL AWD. Many individual options will also be offered over and on top of the two trim levels. Items such as HID headlights, back up warning sensors, 20 inch wheel packages, rear DVD entertainment system and power tailgate are all planned. | ||
Revision as of 12:14, 11 July 2006
The Ford Edge Hybrid is a crossover SUV based on the Mazda 6 sedan. Offered for sale in the 2008 to 2010 time period, it will be similar to hybrid versions of the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego full-size sedans, and sister Lincoln MKX Hybrid.
The Ford Edge Hybrid will also be certified for E85, a fuel blend that contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol is a renewable fuel in the United States. Commonly made from corn, these ethanol-fueled hybrids could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Close to 25 percent less carbon dioxide if operated exclusively on E85 ethanol fuel instead of carbon-rich gasoline.
Ford recently announced a project with VeraSun Energy Corporation to encourage the further availability of E85 fuel at retail filling stations. Today, E85 is most commonly available in parts of the Midwest.
Production has been slated for Ford's Oakville assembly plant, an expansion at the plant is underway.
Canada will officially enter the hybrid age by 2010 – that's when OAC will begin volume production of the near-zero emission, high fuel economy vehicles. In preparation, the 5.4 million ft 2 (486,000 m 2) complex west of Toronto is under going a massive $1 billion conversion to flexible manufacturing allowing it to build multiple models on unique architectures.
"Hybrids will put Ford at the forefront of vehicle assembly innovation in Canada, forever changing the landscape by producing vehicles that significantly reduce smog-forming emissions and are extremely fuel efficient," said Bill Osborne, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "It's a forward-thinking decision for the environment and our Oakville operations."
Production of the 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) will occur in the fourth quarter of this year with hybrid production scheduled to begin by 2010. ==Pricing== Normally aspirated Ford Edge models range in price from the SE FWD to the $25,000 to the $29,000 of the SEL AWD. Many individual options will also be offered over and on top of the two trim levels. Items such as HID headlights, back up warning sensors, 20 inch wheel packages, rear DVD entertainment system and power tailgate are all planned.
Expect Ford Edge Hybrid pricing over top of the SEL AWD Edge. Prices starting from the low to mid $30,000 range would include unique Hybrid features and many of the optional features listed found on lesser Edge models.
