New Ford Police Vehicle Earns Green Car Journal's 2018 Commercial
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NEWS www.facebook.com/ford www.twitter.com/ford New Ford Police Vehicle Earns Green Car Journal’s 2018 Commercial Green Car of the Year Award TM • Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan recognized for bringing “ significantly greater fuel efficiency and environmental performance to police department fleets across the nation.” • Vehicle is part of urban demand for greener, lower emissions and fuel efficient police vehicles • Police Responder Hybrid is expected to deliver a projected EPA-estimated rating of 38 combined mpg DEARBORN, Mich., December 14, 2017 – In addition to holding title to the best-selling police vehicle in America, Ford is being recognized by the editors of Green Car Journal as having the most significant green commercial car for 2018 with the new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan. “The hybrid powertrain is ideal for law enforcement, due to its increased fuel economy and significant engine-idle savings,” said Stephen Tyler, Ford Police Brand Marketing Manager. “Before we revealed our police hybrids, we saw agencies using consumer versions of Ford hybrids as police vehicles. We wanted to provide a product specifically engineered for the rigorous use of police agencies to meet this demand and put the very best product into their hands.” In awarding Ford the title for Green Car Journal’s 2018 Commercial Green Car of the Year™, Editor Ron Cogan noted, As the first pursuit-rated hybrid police car, Ford's Police Responder Hybrid promises to bring significantly greater fuel efficiency and environmental performance to police department fleets across the nation. Based on the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Police Responder Hybrid is expected to deliver 38 combined mpg and a few miles of 'stealth' driving on batteries. When parked, the battery pack allows the engine to shut off for brief periods while keeping the car's electronics running, saving fuel and decreasing emissions. The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan was recently joined by the Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan and F-150 Police Responder revealed earlier this year. The Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and F-150 Police Responder successfully completed rigorous testing conducted by Michigan State Police at Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com . Customers can order the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan immediately, with deliveries starting next summer. About Green Car Journal The Green Car Awards™ is an important part of Green Car Journal's mission to showcase environmental progress in the auto industry. The award-winning magazine and GreenCarJournal.com are premier sources of information on high fuel efficiency, low emission, advanced technology, and connected vehicles. Performance Green Car of the Year™, Green Truck of the Year™, and Commercial Green Car of the Year™ are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc. For more information on the Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, visit www.fordpoliceresponder.com . # # # About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 203,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its business model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities with investments in electrification, autonomy and mobility. Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com . Contact: Chris Terry 313.206.3902 [email protected] 2 For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com . .