Ford unveils new electric Focus at Consumer Electronics Show

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Ford reveals Focus Electric as General Motors agrees license with US government to improve lithium-ion batteries

Car manufacturer Ford will today unveil its new electric Focus, claiming the battery will be able to charge in half the time of its rival, Nissan's Leaf. Ford will debut the new Focus Electric at the...

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