In the American Ford Automobile Concert, it is planned to start the release of the model – a competitor to the popular Japanese hybrid car of the Toyota Prius brand in 2018. It is important to note that a new ecological car will be created not as a hybrid version of one of the models produced today, but as an independent car. One of the world information agencies reports such plans for the automaker.
According to available information, a new American ecological car may not be produced in not one, but in several types of body. It can be added that the line of Prius models in the United States is produced in the form of a five -door hatchback and compactwane.
As for the future Ford model, it is planned to be released with different types of power plant, including with the possibility of charging batteries from an electric current household network. Well, car scanners will help you control the condition of the car through diagnosis.
The new Ford car with a hybrid power plant received a temporary designation C240. The novelty will be created using already developed units and assemblies. In particular, a global platform will be used, known for the designation C2. The same chassis is planned to be used when developing a new generation Focus compact model.
In addition, the new ecological American car will also use the previously created electric motor and a set of batteries. As for the assembly, the new Ford model can be produced at one of the company factories located in the United States. According to preliminary plans, the annual volume of release of the new items can reach about 120 thousand. cars.
It is important to note that recently Ford management has refused to jointly work with the Japanese Toyota company to create hybrid power plants, which could be equipped with both pickups and off -roads. Ford management decided to carry out joint work in this area in the future on its own. It can be added that both companies are still continuing joint work to create online services and telematic systems.
It is likely that the new environmentally friendly car Ford car will be in good demand in the American automobile market.