Ford Announces Best Hybrid Sales Quarter Ever
Ford Motor Company has announced record-breaking sales after counting 24,217 hybrid vehicles sold in the second quarter of 2013.
The increase represents a 15 percent over the first quarter of 2013. Both the Ford C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid have seen sales growth in non-traditional hybrid markets such as Miami, New York, Washington, D.C., and Seattle.
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The American automaker’s share of the U.S. electrified vehicle market has now grown to nearly 16 percent, a 12-point gain over last year. It will be interesting to see if Ford continues to see growth in its hybrid model sales in the third quarter, considering it just had to admit that its hybrids failed at achieving the MPG claimed. Ford currently offers six electrified vehicles including the Focus Electric and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and announced that its hybrid trucks and SUVs are on track and will be available by the end of this decade.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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hopefully they fix the shitty MPG numbers