Mar 2
Written by: Aaron Turpen 76 views
Published on March 2nd, 2009 in Hybrid Vehicles
Ford, who didn’t take any bailout, is apparently doing just fine. The company just announced that it’s re-opening it’s Cleveland Engine Plant #1, after refitting to build the new EcoBoost V6 engines for the 2010 models of the Lincoln MKS and MKT as well as the Ford Flex and Taurus SHO.
After the $55 million investment for tooling and upgrades, the plant will open soon. The plant employs about 250 people in the engine-building shift and is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The EcoBoost motors will be available in about 90% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2013.
This is part of Ford’s overall “Green Strategy” which includes other moves like the re-introduction of the (new model) Fiesta and both PHEVs and EVs to the U.S. market.
Source: Treehugger
Tags: EcoBoost, ford, hybrid car, phev
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