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• Ford's new "Take Charge" contest on its Electrified Vehicle Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FordElectricVehicles) asks consumers to share what actions they are taking to help the environment, with winners being awarded an electric vehicle experience
• Facebook users can offer ideas in four categories centered around lowering their impact on the environment. After submitting their ideas, users can reach out to their social network on Facebook or Twitter to share their submitted ideas and