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According to an article in USA Today, an electric version of the Ford Focus compact will use an advanced liquid-heating system that will allow for longer battery life. Warmer batteries mean better range.

"Batteries are similar to people as they both achieve maximum performance working under moderate, unchanged temperatures," said Sherif Marakby, Ford's electrification Programs chief. "Using liquid-heated battery system allows Ford to keep the Focus Electric's battery at a moderate temperature and…

Ford CEO Allan Mulally unveiled a new feature for the upcoming Ford Focus during Ford's keynote speech at the 2011 CeBIT (the world's largest trade fair for digital IT and telecommunications solutions). Mulally announced that in all new 2012 Ford models with a Sync system already installed, will have the new Sync Emergency Assistance service.

Sync Emergency Assistance links to your cell phone or mobile device via Bluetooth, making sure that both driver…