Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
The new Ford in-house Li-ion hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) pack delivers peak charge and discharge power of 35 kW, compared to 25 kW and 27 kW, respectively, in the older Fusion hybrid NiMH pack, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Atkinson from the earlier 2.5L
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2009
Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of 100 miles on a city drive cycle (LA4). 30 million to Ford to deploy up to 150 PHEVs, including 130 Escape PHEVs and 20 Ford E450 Van PHEVs. $10
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Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Conversely, the Ford Escape/Kuga lost ground and recorded the highest drop in the top 20. Passenger electric cars recorded 1.26 million sales throughout the year, up by 74% (about 1.5% of total global sales).
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Promising avenues include weight savings and extension of the cruising range in comparison with battery-powered solutions; fuel cell concepts may represent an attractive option for long-distance hauling, which requires heavy loads and large cruising ranges. New opportunities are opening up for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 29, 2023
That includes the automaker’s onboard generator systems and could mean a range of higher-performance vehicles that rely on battery power for an output boost. Ford currently offers a few hybrids, including the Escape Hybrid, Maverick, and F-150. It also sells three EVs and is rumored to be working on a new electric truck.
Plug In Partners
MAY 23, 2007
But I can’t help thinking that this technology will make the current crop of hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape look like Ford Excursions. is made up of short trips well under ten miles round-trip, a growing fleet of vehicles that can do that on battery power instead of gasoline is a huge game-changer. Estimates vary.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Furthermore, battery power level is constantly managed via the engine driven generator to obviate any requirement to recharge the system from an external source. Three ‘on-demand’ drive modes supplement the Normal drive mode ( earlier post ), increasing the capabilities of the CT 200h’s full hybrid powertrain.
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