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Ford Sync Technology Expands

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Ford has announced that they will be expanding their Sync AppLink software program to an additional ten models for the 2012 new vehicle line up, as well as significantly increasing their development team for the Sync over the next four years. Ford’s Sync infotainment system, first introduced on the 2011 Fiesta, has become popular amongst drivers who demand communication and internet mobility hands free through their smartphones. According to Doug VanDagens, director of Ford’s Connected Services Solutions, the number of apps for the Sync has grown over 150% in the last six months and developers have shown much interest in working with Ford to develop their apps to work with Sync. It is important to develop the Sync system to keep up with the demands of the customer while allowing for easy upgrades in app development.

The Sync AppLink will be available in the 2012 Ford Fusion, Fusion hybrid, Fiesta, F-150, F-150 SVT Raptor, Super Duty, Expedition, E-Series, Shelby GT500 and Mustang. Ford also said it will expand the availability of rear seat inflatable seat belts to three additional vehicles beginning next summer. They will now be made available on the 2012 Ford Flex as well as the Lincoln MKT and MKZ.

Ford Studying Best Ways to Charge Electric Vehicles

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Ford is studying new technology that would allow drivers to communicate with our country’s electric power grids. This would make battery charging for vehicle reasonable and very easy to do. This is an effort by Ford and the utility companies to prepare an infrastructure to handle them.

Ford plans to have its electric Focus compact car available in 2011. They are testing plug-in hybrids in California to see how drivers can recharge their batteries from an electrical home outlet. It will be important to make use of the off peak hours for electrical use.

They are also changing their existing in car communication system, SYNC, so it can alert drivers when to recharge. Ford is working on having the ability to communicate directly with electric grids to prepare the home for the charging process.

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