- 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
- 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
- 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
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 – plus
better 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:
- Another new hybrid police vehicle for
North America
- 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.
- Hybrid-powered self-driving vehicle
designed for commercial mobility services, starting in North
America in 2021
- 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
- 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
- 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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