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Ford has decided to invite consumers to vote for the safety alert sounds to be featured in the new 2012 Ford Focus EV. It's not every day that an automaker asks drivers for their opinion on an important engineering decision. But, sometimes it just makes sense, especially if you're going to satisfy customers to the highest degree.

Electric vehicles are quiet, which makes them more dangerous to drivers, pedestrians, and animals than your average car. That is also the reason why legislation is mandating that all EVs have integrated alert sounds is expected to pass soon.

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The new Ford Focus Electric can save you money on gas and repairs. The EV, coming to dealership lots like Jerry's Ford Leesburg in Leesburg, is an update from previous Focus models. One main feature includes an equipped powerful yet fuel efficient electric drivetrain.

The EV, according to the Detroit-based American auto maker, is going to be low on the maintenance factor. It won't need much in the way of repairs, nor will…