The popularity of this year's new Ford models is quite impressive. The high sales numbers have even prompted the brand to add an extra week of production each year to its North American factories to boost production capacity by an additional 40,000 vehicles.

Ford has tapped its first 67 dealerships to roll out the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric this spring, which might seem like an easy decision, but harboring the new EV requires a lot of work from these dealerships. To become certified to sell the vehicle, dealerships must meet strict electronic vehicle guidelines put in place by the brand, including participation in highly specialized EV training and the instillation of at least two onsite charging stations.