Ford created two generations of hybrid vehicles - the first production units of the vehicle plug-in hybrid electric - International Auto Show in North America, 2011, making consumers more choice,
Hybrid Ford C-MAX is targeted to deliver fuel that is better than 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, sedan's most fuel efficient in America today. This architecture is based on the successful Ford recognized the critical powersplit use in hybrid today, enabling it to operate in electric mode for fuel-efficient beyond 47 mph.
Target to achieve AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, Ford C-MAX Energy provides maximum fuel efficiency with a pair of lithium-ion batteries and high voltage electric traction motor with Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine efficiency is high. This allows to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.
Ford C-MAX Energy will offer more than 500 miles (800 kilometers) from the overall driving range using battery and engine - more than any other plug-electric vehicle or extended-range. Energy C-MAX provides a better defend the cost of fuel-economy of the Chevrolet Volt.
In general, plug-in hybrid vehicles offer several advantages, including:
Hybrid Ford C-MAX is targeted to deliver fuel that is better than 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, sedan's most fuel efficient in America today. This architecture is based on the successful Ford recognized the critical powersplit use in hybrid today, enabling it to operate in electric mode for fuel-efficient beyond 47 mph.
Target to achieve AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, Ford C-MAX Energy provides maximum fuel efficiency with a pair of lithium-ion batteries and high voltage electric traction motor with Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine efficiency is high. This allows to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.
Ford C-MAX Energy will offer more than 500 miles (800 kilometers) from the overall driving range using battery and engine - more than any other plug-electric vehicle or extended-range. Energy C-MAX provides a better defend the cost of fuel-economy of the Chevrolet Volt.
In general, plug-in hybrid vehicles offer several advantages, including:
- Electric driving range, perfect for city and silent emission-free driving
- The potential consumer savings and energy thanks to increased fuel costs for hybrid fuel efficiency standards
- Reducing dependence on oil and increase energy independence
- Reducing environmental impact through reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Increased use of electricity from renewable energy sources (wind and solar for example), if available, to recharge the vehicle
"A plug-in hybrid owners can make fewer trips to the pump to refuel because of the ability of all-electric mode," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's vice president of Global Product Development. "Comfortable, they will be able to recharge their plug-in hybrid at home last night And they'll never have to think of the range electric vehicle., Because the plug-in hybrid fuel seamlessly switch to electricity when needed."
Development of Ford's first production plug-in hybrids take advantage of more than 200,000 kilometers of road testing conducted in collaboration with a coalition of 10 utility companies, the U.S. Department of Energy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Administration and the Electric Power Research Institute.
Get charged up
Ford C-MAX C-MAX Energy and Hybrid would use sophisticated lithium-ion battery system developed and assembled at home by Ford in Michigan. Any intelligent system designed to maximize the use of common, high-quality components, such as hardware control board that has proven performance at Ford Field, critically acclaimed hybrid vehicle.
Li-ion battery pack offers a number of advantages over nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries that power hybrid vehicles today. In general, they are 25 to 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter, which makes them easier to package in a vehicle, and can be set to increase the power to increase the acceleration or to increase the energy to extend the driving distance.
While Ford C-MAX Hybrid will operate like the current hybrid vehicles, C-MAX Energy will benefit from daily charging to maximize all-electric range. Thanks to the efficiency of its right-sized battery system, plug-in hybrid to easily fill the back 100 per cent overnight on 120-volt outlet.
A full charge on C MAX Energy allows owners to improve their driving significantly in all-electric mode and drastically reduce fuel use on-board engine.
At start-up, Ford C-MAX Energy will operate in a cost-depletion mode, providing electric driving range. When the battery is discharged or certain conditions are met, then the switch to hybrid mode to maintain cost-efficiency for optimal fuel continued.
Ford works with suppliers to provide plug-five points to industry-standard C-MAX Energy (New Focus and Electric) which is ergonomically comfortable to hold and durable and distinctively designed. Plug handle using matte-finished black rubber to grip, comfortable non-slip and head of the connector is protected with a glossy white hard plastic to protect the electronics. Ford Blue Oval brand helped make the device immediately recognizable.
When the connector cable set connected to the vehicle charge port, which lies easily between the driver's door and front wheel well, will activate a light ring that loops around the port twice in the recognition of connectivity. The ring lights then illuminate the quadrant as the cost of the vehicle. Blinking quadrant represents the cost of completion and solid-lit quadrants indicate the stage of completion costs. When all the solid ring is lit, the vehicle is fully charged.
Smarter interface
Ford C-MAX Energy owners will have access to a suite driver information system - on-board and off-board - designed to help them manage the charging process, set the route of the most environmentally friendly on-board, remote control and charge their vehicle preconditioning settings, monitor the condition of the battery cost and maximize energy efficiency to extend the use of electric mode. Ford C-MAX Hybrid owners will also benefit from features on-board.
Among these tools is a unique execution of MyFord Touch ™ driver technology to connect, especially for electric driving. Offering exceptional configurability vehicle information, including fuel level, battery level, and average and instant miles per gallon.
Cluster's MyView new feature allows the driver to access vehicle data such demands even more electric vehicle accessories, including air conditioning, which affects fuel economy and driving range power of the Ford C-MAX Energy.
Features Brake Coach helps to educate drivers to optimize their regenerative braking to recapture kinetic energy and send it back to the battery, also reduce wear on the brake.
long-term fuel efficiency can be displayed in two ways - either as a traditional chart or using an innovative screen that displays the shady grape growing in the right side of the cluster. Customers are more efficient is, the more lush and beautiful the leaves and the plants become, creating a unique visual reward for the efforts of the driver.
To reinforce the message, at the end of each trip presents the screen display distance driven, miles earned through regenerative braking, fuel consumption (average and total) and a score of regenerative braking.
New MyFord Mobile
Off-board, Ford C-MAX owners of the North American Energy to maintain continuous contact with the car anywhere they have mobile phones or access the web using MyFord Ford-developed Mobile.
MyFord Mobile allows access to Ford's Web site secure and smartphone / feature phone application to get instant information on the status of vehicles, do function keys remotely, monitor the cost and coverage of state car now, get a warning range, including when the vehicle requires charging, long-distance program costs regulation and download vehicle data for analysis.
This feature also allows owners to program vehicles use electricity from the grid to heat or cool the cabin while the battery and plugged in. For example, during the summer months, the owner can preprogram the car the night before will be filled - and completely cooled to a certain temperature - in certain time the next morning. Users can also search for vehicles with GPS, remote start the vehicle, and remotely lock and unlock car doors.
Working with MapQuest ®, MyFord Mobile can communicate with charging stations and other places of interest for Ford C-MAX Energy use SYNC's Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) service. Turn-by-turn guidance provided by the navigation system in car-based map. Drivers can also get up-to-date information on their vehicle charging station directly through TDI SYNC SYNC simply by connecting to the Service.
Filling value, backed by Microsoft
Using the value of the charging feature, supported by Microsoft, Ford C-MAX owners of the North American Energy will be able to optimize the charging practices of their home energy use and vehicle. Ford charge value allows customers to reduce their electricity costs by taking advantage of off-peak rates or reduced from their utilities without a set-up process is complicated.
"Although the Energy C-MAX owners do not need to plug in, by doing so they will get the benefit of driving in electric mode for longer distances, which can mean fewer trips to gas stations and fewer emissions when driving," said Sheriff Marakby, director of Ford's hybrid and electric programs. "That's why we will provide C-MAX Energy and Hybrid C-MAX owners with a user-friendly interface and tools such as charging a value that will help them get the best of the ability of electric vehicle mode."
Proven technology powersplit
Ford C-MAX Energy and C-MAX Ford Hybrid build success powersplit critically acclaimed architecture used in hybrid today, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, award-winning MOTOR TREND Car Year 2010
In powersplit hybrid, electric motor and gasoline-powered engine can work together or separately to maximize efficiency. Machine can also operate independently of vehicle speed, charging or providing power to the wheels as needed. Motor alone can provide enough energy for a wheel in low speed, low load conditions, and work with the engine at higher speeds.
Although this system allows the Fusion Hybrid is currently operating in electric mode fuel economy by up to 47 mph, Ford target the higher operating speed of electricity for Ford C-MAX Hybrid and more capability for the C-MAX Energy, which will have an added advantage on battery power.
Ford's global C-car strategy
C-MAX C-MAX Energy and Hybrid are two of at least 10 new models or derivatives that Ford will launch worldwide a new platform based on the global C-car - Ford's first truly global One Ford platforms.
the new generation C-segment Ford vehicles will be sold in more than 120 markets and will account for more than 2 million units per year. C-account segment of one in four cars sold today in the world and, in conjunction with the segment-B, is expected to increase to 50 percent of all cars sold globally in 2013.
Lineup C-MAX all recently also introduced some new technology that advanced to multi-activity vehicle class compact. More often found only in premium cars greater or more, this technology is focused on improving the comfort, safety and sustainability, including the availability of its new and powerful, yet very fuel-efficient, low CO2 Ford EcoBoost gas engine ™.
Previous European C-MAX was established reputation for providing the balance of fun driving dynamics and comfort impressive. This all-new model set to take performance to a new level, providing class-leading combination of driver responsive, sporty handling and overall refinement close to the standard usually associated with a larger, luxury vehicles.
Ford C-MAX C-MAX Energy and Hybrid are two of the five electric vehicles that Ford will bring to the North American market during the next two years. In addition, Ford Transit Connect commercial van small Electric, which was built in cooperation with Azure Dynamics, began initial production in late 2010, and Focus Electrics will be launched in late 2011.
Development of Ford's first production plug-in hybrids take advantage of more than 200,000 kilometers of road testing conducted in collaboration with a coalition of 10 utility companies, the U.S. Department of Energy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Administration and the Electric Power Research Institute.
Get charged up
Ford C-MAX C-MAX Energy and Hybrid would use sophisticated lithium-ion battery system developed and assembled at home by Ford in Michigan. Any intelligent system designed to maximize the use of common, high-quality components, such as hardware control board that has proven performance at Ford Field, critically acclaimed hybrid vehicle.
Li-ion battery pack offers a number of advantages over nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries that power hybrid vehicles today. In general, they are 25 to 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter, which makes them easier to package in a vehicle, and can be set to increase the power to increase the acceleration or to increase the energy to extend the driving distance.
While Ford C-MAX Hybrid will operate like the current hybrid vehicles, C-MAX Energy will benefit from daily charging to maximize all-electric range. Thanks to the efficiency of its right-sized battery system, plug-in hybrid to easily fill the back 100 per cent overnight on 120-volt outlet.
A full charge on C MAX Energy allows owners to improve their driving significantly in all-electric mode and drastically reduce fuel use on-board engine.
At start-up, Ford C-MAX Energy will operate in a cost-depletion mode, providing electric driving range. When the battery is discharged or certain conditions are met, then the switch to hybrid mode to maintain cost-efficiency for optimal fuel continued.
Ford works with suppliers to provide plug-five points to industry-standard C-MAX Energy (New Focus and Electric) which is ergonomically comfortable to hold and durable and distinctively designed. Plug handle using matte-finished black rubber to grip, comfortable non-slip and head of the connector is protected with a glossy white hard plastic to protect the electronics. Ford Blue Oval brand helped make the device immediately recognizable.
When the connector cable set connected to the vehicle charge port, which lies easily between the driver's door and front wheel well, will activate a light ring that loops around the port twice in the recognition of connectivity. The ring lights then illuminate the quadrant as the cost of the vehicle. Blinking quadrant represents the cost of completion and solid-lit quadrants indicate the stage of completion costs. When all the solid ring is lit, the vehicle is fully charged.
Smarter interface
Ford C-MAX Energy owners will have access to a suite driver information system - on-board and off-board - designed to help them manage the charging process, set the route of the most environmentally friendly on-board, remote control and charge their vehicle preconditioning settings, monitor the condition of the battery cost and maximize energy efficiency to extend the use of electric mode. Ford C-MAX Hybrid owners will also benefit from features on-board.
Among these tools is a unique execution of MyFord Touch ™ driver technology to connect, especially for electric driving. Offering exceptional configurability vehicle information, including fuel level, battery level, and average and instant miles per gallon.
Cluster's MyView new feature allows the driver to access vehicle data such demands even more electric vehicle accessories, including air conditioning, which affects fuel economy and driving range power of the Ford C-MAX Energy.
Features Brake Coach helps to educate drivers to optimize their regenerative braking to recapture kinetic energy and send it back to the battery, also reduce wear on the brake.
long-term fuel efficiency can be displayed in two ways - either as a traditional chart or using an innovative screen that displays the shady grape growing in the right side of the cluster. Customers are more efficient is, the more lush and beautiful the leaves and the plants become, creating a unique visual reward for the efforts of the driver.
To reinforce the message, at the end of each trip presents the screen display distance driven, miles earned through regenerative braking, fuel consumption (average and total) and a score of regenerative braking.
New MyFord Mobile
Off-board, Ford C-MAX owners of the North American Energy to maintain continuous contact with the car anywhere they have mobile phones or access the web using MyFord Ford-developed Mobile.
MyFord Mobile allows access to Ford's Web site secure and smartphone / feature phone application to get instant information on the status of vehicles, do function keys remotely, monitor the cost and coverage of state car now, get a warning range, including when the vehicle requires charging, long-distance program costs regulation and download vehicle data for analysis.
This feature also allows owners to program vehicles use electricity from the grid to heat or cool the cabin while the battery and plugged in. For example, during the summer months, the owner can preprogram the car the night before will be filled - and completely cooled to a certain temperature - in certain time the next morning. Users can also search for vehicles with GPS, remote start the vehicle, and remotely lock and unlock car doors.
Working with MapQuest ®, MyFord Mobile can communicate with charging stations and other places of interest for Ford C-MAX Energy use SYNC's Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) service. Turn-by-turn guidance provided by the navigation system in car-based map. Drivers can also get up-to-date information on their vehicle charging station directly through TDI SYNC SYNC simply by connecting to the Service.
Filling value, backed by Microsoft
Using the value of the charging feature, supported by Microsoft, Ford C-MAX owners of the North American Energy will be able to optimize the charging practices of their home energy use and vehicle. Ford charge value allows customers to reduce their electricity costs by taking advantage of off-peak rates or reduced from their utilities without a set-up process is complicated.
"Although the Energy C-MAX owners do not need to plug in, by doing so they will get the benefit of driving in electric mode for longer distances, which can mean fewer trips to gas stations and fewer emissions when driving," said Sheriff Marakby, director of Ford's hybrid and electric programs. "That's why we will provide C-MAX Energy and Hybrid C-MAX owners with a user-friendly interface and tools such as charging a value that will help them get the best of the ability of electric vehicle mode."
Proven technology powersplit
Ford C-MAX Energy and C-MAX Ford Hybrid build success powersplit critically acclaimed architecture used in hybrid today, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, award-winning MOTOR TREND Car Year 2010
In powersplit hybrid, electric motor and gasoline-powered engine can work together or separately to maximize efficiency. Machine can also operate independently of vehicle speed, charging or providing power to the wheels as needed. Motor alone can provide enough energy for a wheel in low speed, low load conditions, and work with the engine at higher speeds.
Although this system allows the Fusion Hybrid is currently operating in electric mode fuel economy by up to 47 mph, Ford target the higher operating speed of electricity for Ford C-MAX Hybrid and more capability for the C-MAX Energy, which will have an added advantage on battery power.
Ford's global C-car strategy
C-MAX C-MAX Energy and Hybrid are two of at least 10 new models or derivatives that Ford will launch worldwide a new platform based on the global C-car - Ford's first truly global One Ford platforms.
the new generation C-segment Ford vehicles will be sold in more than 120 markets and will account for more than 2 million units per year. C-account segment of one in four cars sold today in the world and, in conjunction with the segment-B, is expected to increase to 50 percent of all cars sold globally in 2013.
Lineup C-MAX all recently also introduced some new technology that advanced to multi-activity vehicle class compact. More often found only in premium cars greater or more, this technology is focused on improving the comfort, safety and sustainability, including the availability of its new and powerful, yet very fuel-efficient, low CO2 Ford EcoBoost gas engine ™.
Previous European C-MAX was established reputation for providing the balance of fun driving dynamics and comfort impressive. This all-new model set to take performance to a new level, providing class-leading combination of driver responsive, sporty handling and overall refinement close to the standard usually associated with a larger, luxury vehicles.
Ford C-MAX C-MAX Energy and Hybrid are two of the five electric vehicles that Ford will bring to the North American market during the next two years. In addition, Ford Transit Connect commercial van small Electric, which was built in cooperation with Azure Dynamics, began initial production in late 2010, and Focus Electrics will be launched in late 2011.