Ford Motor Co. announced today it is adding three additional vehicles to its E-85 flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) line-up for the 2009 model year - Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full-size sports utility vehicles
and Ford E-Series full-size van and wagon.
"The expansion of our FFV line up to include Expedition, Navigator and E-Series provides a great alternative for customers who are committed to becoming more environmentally conscious and seek alternative fuel vehicles either for their business or for personal use. This includes government and business customers that are mandated by the Energy Policy ACT (EPACT) to purchase alternative fuel vehicles," said Gerald Koss, Ford's fleet marketing manager.
Customers can begin placing orders for the Expedition, Navigator and E-Series in May with vehicle production slated to begin in July.
Last year, Ford achieved 50-state certification for all of the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 2008 flexible fuel passenger car models. Achieving 50-state certification means Ford's flexible fuel vehicles meet both emissions rules set by the federal government, as well as California. The evaporative standards in California create some unique challenges for FFVs. By certifying to both standards, automakers can sell their vehicles nationwide and reduce complexity.
Ford has placed more than two million flexible fuel vehicles on the road, and has pledged to make half of its production capable of running on alternative fuels by 2012, provided the necessary fuel and infrastructure are in place.
For more information, visit www.ford.com.
and Ford E-Series full-size van and wagon.
"The expansion of our FFV line up to include Expedition, Navigator and E-Series provides a great alternative for customers who are committed to becoming more environmentally conscious and seek alternative fuel vehicles either for their business or for personal use. This includes government and business customers that are mandated by the Energy Policy ACT (EPACT) to purchase alternative fuel vehicles," said Gerald Koss, Ford's fleet marketing manager.
Customers can begin placing orders for the Expedition, Navigator and E-Series in May with vehicle production slated to begin in July.
Last year, Ford achieved 50-state certification for all of the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 2008 flexible fuel passenger car models. Achieving 50-state certification means Ford's flexible fuel vehicles meet both emissions rules set by the federal government, as well as California. The evaporative standards in California create some unique challenges for FFVs. By certifying to both standards, automakers can sell their vehicles nationwide and reduce complexity.
Ford has placed more than two million flexible fuel vehicles on the road, and has pledged to make half of its production capable of running on alternative fuels by 2012, provided the necessary fuel and infrastructure are in place.
For more information, visit www.ford.com.
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