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Driving on cloud nine: All-electric Focus is slapped with official EPA 105 MPGe rating Read more: h

Digital Trends -- With an EPA-certified 105 MPGe, Ford will undoubtedly be driving (not riding) on cloud nine. With the latest figures in, the American automaker is wasting no time bringing the fight to its closest competitor -- Nissan's Leaf.
Ford has come out swinging in the battle to be the most “fuel-efficient” car in the country. The American automaker — hot off the heels of an EPA certified 105 miles per gallon equivalent rating for its soon-to-be released Focus Electric – will be truly elated with the EPA’s recent fuel efficiency certification.
The EPA’s findings actually best the Blue Oval’s own estimate by 5 miles when the company stated back in December that the all-electric Focus would be able to get about 100 MPGe.
Of course Ford is not wasting any timeRead more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,610 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:10:12 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse too costly, not enough range and no way to recharge via solar stations.
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,056 Points:1,511,190 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 5:02:26 PM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . Just an FYI Ford sold the name Leaf to Nissan. Good grief I could not see an Ford Leaf.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,998 Points:597,735 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 1:30:48 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,995 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 7:49:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Focus, all electric, 105MPGe, Nissan, Leaf, etc.... Inbreds and EV's are too high priced for me. With the high price of a new EV or Inbred, I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,407 Points:530,550 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 1:18:49 AM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse ...And I'm still not sold on EVs.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,490 Points:1,509,590 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 1:04:31 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse I still like 105 mph, not mpg.
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:56:52 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse oooops make that a gm/c granite ...well i guess they could make a chevy version. : )
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,824 Points:1,430,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:50:01 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Best mileage vehicle will have only one propulsion system. Multiple systems (hybrids) usually mean excess weight and a drain on the mpg rating...
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:47:29 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse how about a chevy granite truck(full frame seperate bed from cab) 4x4 with a 4.3 v6 engine that runs on ethanol,diesel,gas,liquifide(liquefy) methane with electric generated charge on braking system. then we would have something to talk about. can't haul anythign in a toy car like a focus without shredding the interior.just ain't worth it for my purpose.the focus is great for people on a game show not really doing anything with it,like people in the real world with four kids and groceries in the back as the suspension collapses under the weight or dragging your rea end on the pavement as a speed bump tears off the bumper facia. : )
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,713 Points:731,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:46:14 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Wonder how much in the real world
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,262 Points:1,741,705 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:43:30 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Looking forward to seeing the car.
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,475 Points:747,515 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:39:03 AM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse Not interested.
FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,837 Points:1,180,220 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:35:59 AM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse Ford is clearly the peoples American car company what with them refusing the government handout and all. I'll be more interested when I start to see independent repair shops advertising deals on replacement batteries for these. Or will the body rust out just when the batteries go dead and make it a sell for scrap car when its battery life cycle is over?
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,532 Points:1,857,395 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:27:25 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Not a EV fan!
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,298 Points:1,902,005 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:26:31 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse not for me
rawdog1313 Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,299 Points:1,642,805 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:24:59 AM Ignore rawdog1313 Report Abuse Wow.......
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,948 Points:1,713,195 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:23:17 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse nope.
Lerxst17 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,025 Points:396,925 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:21:37 AM Ignore Lerxst17 Report Abuse So.
chuckwthompson Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,755 Points:577,185 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:20:19 AM Ignore chuckwthompson Report Abuse 76 miles would not even get me to work and back! No where to charge a vehicle at work. Good luck with that. Let me know how that works out for you!
RetFireLT Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,660 Points:171,185 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:19:22 AM Ignore RetFireLT Report Abuse Ok.
rd2000 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,571 Points:686,995 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:18:04 AM Ignore rd2000 Report Abuse Good on ford lets hope there are amny more EV cars to come.
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,730 Points:1,859,265 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:17:48 AM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse An electric car is my cup of tea. Just see how much one will save as the electric rates keep going up and up.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:7,989 Points:2,094,045 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:17:32 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse As my math teacher used to say, they are lies and dam lies and statistics. The EPA is just juggling numbers.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,481 Points:2,102,015 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:16:39 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse 76 miles per charge is not in my plans.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,422 Points:1,471,945 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:14:36 AM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Ford has sure been getting after it these days. Turn them loose on electric cars and they just might turn them into a viable option.
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,985 Points:2,526,335 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:14:20 AM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse where do you recharge them?
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,538 Points:687,080 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:14:17 AM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:555,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:14:01 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Not too bad
FlyingTigersPC Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:170 Points:127,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:13:34 AM Ignore FlyingTigersPC Report Abuse battery pack will still have to be replaced every 3-5 years depending on how hot your climate is. At a cost of more than 5 grand or more.
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,813 Points:1,364,355 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:13:10 AM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse I commented on this article yesterday
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:13:08 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Limited distance, charging favilities, time to charge for trip continuation. All problems yet.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,472 Points:2,080,760 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:12:52 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Might make it past 9 holes on a regular golf course!
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,950 Points:831,730 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:12:06 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse You don't have to drive far because you will have to waite time while refuel it. I mean electric fuel.
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:12:05 AM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse fine -- but what's the range and cost effectiveness???
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,079 Points:1,101,905 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:10:54 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse Another $40K + wonder.
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,393 Points:1,268,410 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:10:06 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse Volt? Leaf? Focus? How sad?????
HEBster Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,788 Points:2,374,025 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:08:02 AM Ignore HEBster Report Abuse Works for me!
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,744 Points:1,908,360 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:06:00 AM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse Do NOT care. They are worthless junk. They do not belong on the road. They are a disaster to the public
umitb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,681 Points:844,415 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:05:16 AM Ignore umitb Report Abuse ok
bpj13 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,270 Points:873,475 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:03:56 AM Ignore bpj13 Report Abuse Ok
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,012 Points:2,469,945 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 12:03:35 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Sounds good
nightworker998 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,807 Points:666,615 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:57:06 PM Ignore nightworker998 Report Abuse Great 105 mpge whatever that is and 200m/chg
boatmen Champion Author New York Posts:3,080 Points:622,580 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:51:08 PM Ignore boatmen Report Abuse great for golf course
tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,523 Points:207,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:50:30 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse again I can't afford to buy any of these new energy saving cars
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,708 Points:759,280 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:49:40 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Again, if you need to travel less than 75 miles at a time, and can find a place to recharge it along with the cash or credit to afford one, go for it.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:413,015 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:49:13 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Just wanted to comment on alydown's post earlier. Buddy, do you enjoy peeing in everyone's cornflakes? How about a little positivity, once in awhile? Now onto some clarification. Every new technology is expensive at first. Anyone remember how expensive PCs were even 10 years ago? How about cellphones? Technology doesn't improve incrementally. It improves exponentially. EV prices will be comparable to regular cars in five to ten years. In the meanwhile, somebody has to be first. The automobile was a rich man's toy once, also. As to charging time, all new EVs have a quick charge option that will charge a nearly dead EV battery to 80% charge in under 30 minutes. If you're on the road, pull over, plug in, and get some lunch at Chili's, which will probably have an EV parking spot up front with the charger. Top off the rest of the charge at home using the most basic 110V outlet. For a quicker charge at home, use the 220V circuit that you use for the clothes dryer. A full charge will use 12kWh of electricity which on average costs $3.00, even cheaper if you charge the car at night if your power company uses off peak pricing. The battery should last the life of the vehicle; 10 years or 150,000 miles. These batteries are never fully discharged like laptop batteries so their lifespan is much longer. Any doubts? Prius battery technology has been on the road for over a decade and nobody talks about those battery packs wearing out. For the record, we are talking about a pure electric vehicle, not a hybrid so there is no gasoline involved. They used the 105mpg(e) to just give the consumer a common frame of reference. That number is derived by taking the thermal energy of one gallon of gasoline and using it to run an electrical generator at a powerplant. One gallon of gasoline will produce 12kWh of electricity. And for the record, I own a 2007 Prius with 95,000 miles on it, all of it trouble free and yes I would buy another one. Try to have a little faith in technology, everybody. Without it, we'd be lighting our homes with whale oil and dying of cholera at 35 years old.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,922 Points:1,574,980 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:47:19 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse Ford did it without subsidies
q2 Champion Author Alberta Posts:2,029 Points:379,120 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:46:26 PM Ignore q2 Report Abuse high gas or high power prices
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,987 Points:1,112,310 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:45:52 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Thats my next car...
DriverofRed Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,173 Points:411,885 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 11:44:35 PM Ignore DriverofRed Report Abuse great!