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Ford investing $4.5 billion and introducing 13 new electric vehicles
globally in the next five years, including F-150 Hybrid, Mustang
Hybrid, Transit Custom plug-in hybrid, self-driving hybrid, and fully
electric small SUV with projected EPA-estimated range of at least 300
miles
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Ford reveals industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid police car in New
York and Los Angeles – all-new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will
potentially save customers thousands in fuel costs
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50 percent of U.S. millennials say they are interested in buying an
electric car; Ford predicts auto industry will offer customers more
hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles than
gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 15 years
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Ford continues its drive to be a global electric vehicle leader – today
revealing the second of 13 new electrified vehicles the company plans to
introduce in the next five years.
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The industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid police car, the all-new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, is part of a $4.5 billion Ford investment to make electric vehicles that give customers greater capability, productivity and performance – plus better fuel economy. (Photo: Business Wire)
The industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid police car, the all-new Ford
Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, is part of a $4.5
billion Ford investment to make electric vehicles that give
customers greater capability, productivity and performance – plusbetter
fuel economy. The plans are part of Ford’s expansion to be an auto and a
mobility company, including leading in electric and self-driving
vehicles, and new mobility solutions.
“Electrifying our next generation of vehicles is core to our unwavering
commitment to sustainability,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president, The
Americas. “By being a leader in electrified vehicles, we remain
committed to delivering cars, trucks and SUVs that are better not only
for our customers, but for the environment and society as well.”
The all-new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan – making its debut in Los
Angeles and New York – is the industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid
police car. In addition, Ford is delivering:
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Another new hybrid police vehicle for North America
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All-new fully electric small SUV, coming by 2020, engineered to
deliver an EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles, to be sold in
North America, Europe and Asia. Actual range will vary. Final EPA
numbers not yet available.
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Hybrid-powered self-driving vehicle designed for commercial mobility
services, starting in North America in 2021
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Hybrid version of best-selling F-150 pickup, available by 2020, and
sold in North America and the Middle East. F-150 Hybrid will offer
powerful towing and payload capacity, and will operate as a mobile
generator tough enough to power a job site
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Hybrid version of iconic Mustang that will deliver V8 power and even
more low-end torque. Mustang Hybrid debuts in 2020 in North America,
to start
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Transit Custom plug-in hybrid available in 2019 in Europe, engineered
to help reduce operating costs in even the most congested streets
Growing global demand
As growing urban populations are overwhelming transportation systems and
compromising air quality, first-time car buyers – including 50 percent
of U.S. millennials – say they are interested in purchasing an electric
car, according to a poll
conducted by the Consumer Federation of America.
Ford is at the forefront of driving electric vehicle technology and
improving costs on batteries and motors for hybrids, plug-in hybrids and
fully electric vehicles. As the company focuses on vehicles that deliver
improved performance – such as the F-150 Hybrid with powerful towing and
payload capacity plus the ability to operate as an on-board
generator – Ford expects sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully
electric vehicles to dramatically increase during the next decade.
In fact, Ford predicts the auto industry will offer customers more
hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles than
gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 15 years.
Ford partners with cities
Ford sells the most police vehicles in the United States, with 63
percent market share. The company has been partnering with cities on
custom law enforcement vehicles since the days of the Model T.
The Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will help cities decrease emissions
and offers the potential for significant fuel savings, both while
driving and while idling. While driving, Ford’s patented hybrid
technology is projected to provide EPA-estimated combined gas mileage of
38 miles per gallon – more than twice that of today’s Police Interceptor
with 3.7-liter V6 with EPA-estimated 18 mpg combined. Actual mileage
will vary; final EPA-estimated ratings are not yet available.
While idling, the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan’s lithium-ion battery
helps power the high electrical loads of a police vehicle, reducing
engine run time and saving an estimated 0.27 gallons of fuel per hour.
Police Responder Hybrid Sedan customers could see nearly $3,900 a year
in potential fuel savings per vehicle relative to the Police
Interceptor, if a police vehicle is driven 20,000 miles per year, runs
two shifts per day, 365 days per year, idles 4.9 hours per 8-hour shift,
and is fueled at an average gas price of $2.50/gallon. The Ford
Police Responder online fuel calculator enables customers to
determine how much they may potentially save.
The new vehicle will be the first hybrid sedan with full pursuit
capabilities. That means the car is certified by police agencies to be
tough enough to handle police pursuits for longer periods at different
speeds and over obstacles such as curbs and flooded intersections.
The vehicle uses an efficient Atkinson-cycle 2.0-liter engine with an
electric motor fed by an advanced lithium-ion battery. The hybrid is
calibrated for law enforcement’s unique duty cycle and will run in
battery-only mode up to 60 mph. The car automatically switches to
maximum performance – with the engine and battery working at peak
acceleration levels – when needed.
“Our mission to create safe and healthy communities in Los Angeles is
achieved through sustainable approaches in community policing, and that
includes embracing new technologies,” said Charlie Beck, Los Angeles
Police Department Chief. “Patrol vehicles are a police officer’s office,
and we expect them to not only be economically and environmentally
efficient, but also an effective tool for fighting crime in major
metropolitan areas.”
The Police Responder Hybrid Sedan can be ordered this spring and will be
delivered to police departments nationwide next summer.
This year, Ford also is testing a fleet of 20 Transit Connect hybrid
taxi and van prototypes in demanding traffic conditions in New York and
several other major U.S. cities.
Moving the needle in China and Europe
Ford also is aggressively expanding its electric vehicle lineup in
China. The company just announced that, by 2025, 70 percent of the
vehicles it sells there will be electrified.
In addition, Ford is introducing the Mondeo Energi plug-in hybrid and an
all-new fully electric small SUV with projected EPA-estimated range of
at least 300 miles to customers in China.
In January, Ford announced a multimillion-pound project designed
to help improve air quality in London. Ford is providing 20 Transit
Custom plug-in hybrid vehicles to a range of fleets to explore how these
commercial vans can contribute to cleaner air targets, while boosting
operator productivity in urban conditions. The project is supported
financially by the U.K. government-funded Advanced Propulsion Center.
New electric vehicle services
Ford is working on a suite of services to make electric vehicles even
easier to own.
“Innovative services can be as important to customers as the electric
vehicles themselves,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice president,
purchasing, and the company’s electrification champion. “We are
investing in solutions to help private customers as well as commercial
fleet owners seamlessly incorporate these new vehicles and technologies
into their lives.”
Ford has a memorandum of understanding with several automakers in Europe
to create an ultrafast charging network projected to be significantly
faster than the most powerful charging system deployed today. An initial
target of about 400 sites in Europe is planned. By 2020, consumers
should have access to thousands of high-powered charging points.
Ford also is piloting wireless technology on company electric cars in
the United States and Europe to make recharging as easy as pulling into
a parking spot, so drivers never forget to recharge. Wireless recharging
extends electric-only range for short-distance commuters, even during
quick stops. FordPass® also can help consumers find charging
stations.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 62 plants
worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks
and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its business
model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities with
investments in electrification, autonomy and mobility. Ford provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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