Environmentally friendly Ford

FORD has just unveiled an extensive range of new vehicles that are designed to help make cities cleaner and quieter by increasingly using more environmentally friendly electric power.

The comprehensive line-up, under a new Ford Hybrid banner, will cover everything from small family cars to SUVs and people-movers – with a Mustang-inspired performance SUV and fully electric Transit van on the way.

In a move that marks a new milestone for the company, Ford is committed to delivering a fresh range of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles that are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its European customers – whether tackling the school run, delivering parcels or looking for performance.

‘Ford Hybrid vehicles will make electrification relevant and attainable for more drivers than ever before. From Fiesta to Transit, every new vehicle we introduce will feature an electrified version that best suits the needs of our customers in an affordable way,’ said Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe.

‘Along with advances in technology and connectivity, the models introduced today are just the start of our plans to develop a comprehensive line-up of smart vehicles for a smart world.’

Earlier this year, Ford committed that all the company’s future nameplates would include an electrified option. Last week, at a special ‘Go Electric’ experience in Amsterdam, the company showed what that future will look like.

The all-new Kuga mid-size SUV will offer the widest range of hybrid options the company has ever made available and will deliver a pure-electric driving range in excess of 50 km (31 miles) with the Kuga Plug-In Hybrid model; the same range being targeted by the new Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid eight-seat people-mover. The line-up of hybrid SUVs will be complemented by the all-new seven-seat Explorer Plug-In Hybrid.

Ford also revealed new electrified passenger vehicles – the Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models – that feature sophisticated mild-hybrid technology for reduced CO2 emissions, better fuel-efficiency, and a more responsive and rewarding driving experience.

For commercial vehicle customers, Ford also announced that a new all-electric Transit will join its line-up of electrified commercial vehicles in 2021. Designed to deliver pure-electric power, the new van will both contribute to cleaner, quieter towns and cities, and reduce costs for business and operators. Ford’s Mustang-inspired all-electric performance SUV will arrive in 2020, with a pure-electric driving range of 600 km (370 miles). *

Ford also is exploring solutions to further optimise the energy efficiency and driving range of its electrified vehicles by testing a one-of-a-kind Ford Transit Smart Energy Concept 10-seater minibus. Delivering a 150-km range from a 4-hour charge, the concept uses a Ford Transit chassis fitted with battery-electric technology.