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With green initiatives and environmental concerns in the news every day, Pearson Ford is sure our drivers are aware that one of the biggest environmental offenders is the plastic water bottle. Presently, less than a third of plastic bottles in the U.S. get recycled, even though they can be put to great post-consumer use. Ford is aware of these issues, and the company has taken its dedication to green initiatives to a new level by recycling around two million of these plastic bottles (in partnership with the REPREVE company) to create seat materials for the upcoming Ford Focus, specifically its Electric variant.

From our experience serving drivers in the greater Zionsville area, the majority of car buyers share one commonality. They don't want decent fuel economy or satisfactory fuel economy. They want excellent fuel economy. This is among the many reasons Pearson Ford is often drivers' last stop, even if it's their first. See, while Pearson Ford still offers more rugged, determined trucks and SUVs, we also offer three of the most fuel-efficient, models on…

At Pearson Ford, we can't wait for the new 2012 Ford Focus EV to roll onto our lot. Electric vehicles are an amazing technology, and we are ready to stand firmly behind them. But, that is not to say that they are without any faults. First, and foremost, there is the issue of sound. While most people praise electric vehicles for their lack of engine noise, some lawmakers in Washington have brought up the…

Dandelions have earned themselves a bad reputation over years - especially among homeowners who struggle to maintain the perfect lush, green lawn. To Ford, though, the common weed is hailed as an increasingly valuable resource.

Ground-breaking research has proven the milky-white substance contained in dandelion root can be used to make a plant-based rubber. For Ford, this has potential to take the form of cup holders, door mats, and interior trim, among other things.

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The Ford Focus Electric has just won Green Car Journal's annual 2011 Green Car Vision Award at the Washington Auto Show. Others finalists that missed out on the award were Honda Fit EV, Mitsubishi i, Toyota RAV4 Electric, and Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric.

Incidentally, the Green Car Vision Award is presented to "an industry-leading, environmentally focused vehicle that is in its early stages of commercialization or in demonstration programs, but not yet on sale?