ford plans small electric car in 2011 - small lithium ion battery
DETROIT (Reuters)-
Ford Motor Co. said on Sunday it plans to launch a small electric vehicle in North America in 2011 as part of a plan to launch electric, hybrid and plug-in vehicles
Hybrid cars for the next four years.
By promising to offer the new rechargeable electric vehicle range, Ford has joined the ranks of more and more automakers who have responded to calls for increased battery introduction
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The US-based automaker says it is working with Magna International, a supplier of auto parts, to bring a small battery
In 2011, lithium-powered vehicles were listed in North America.
Ion batteries can travel 100 miles per charge.
Derrick Kuzak, Ford's product development director, said sales of pure electric vehicles would be concentrated in the city market, with the initial sales target of 5,000 to 10,000 vehicles.
In a speech at the North American International Auto Show, Ford said its next-generation hybrid will include plug-in hybrids.
Version before 2012.
The automaker also plans to launch a battery-powered commercial vehicle in 2010.
"We're turning to more hybrids, whether it's a normal hybrid or a plug-in hybrid.
Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally told reporters during the auto show.
Mulally said in the long run, "as we continue to improve the grid around the world. . .
Having a full battery electric vehicle will be a very important part of our strategy.
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Hybrid cars are the most promising way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil consumption.
GM promised to build all of its headlines in 2007.
Electric Chevrolet Volt by 2010.
Chrysler, eager to prove that it can remain competitive, said in September that it is also expected to have its first battery-
By 2010, the electric cars in the exhibition hall.
Automakers have developed several large hybrid and electric vehicle plans as they want to gain an edge in front of their competitors, but as the world economy declines and natural gas prices rise in the USS.
It's far from their peak earlier, and time can be hard.
In the months since the United States, widespread demand for hybrid vehicles has cooledS.
In 2008, the national average price of gasoline reached more than $4 per gallon.
Still, Ford wants the United StatesS.
In the long run, drivers need to pay more for energy, which proves the rationality of capital investment.
"There is no doubt that the electric vehicle project is moving forward and whether the market wants it is another problem," said industry analyst Erich Merkle . " He added that the political situation requires all automakers to invest.
Ford was the first. S.
Automakers will develop their own hybrid cars, but at a time when truck sales are still strong, they have given up their commitment to hybrid technology earlier in the decade.
The automaker said the new electrified plan is the next step in the sustainable development plan announced in 2007.
Ford's goal is to sell cars in the mass market, reduce the cost of consumers, and not bet on any technology.
Ford believes the key technology has grown enough to push ahead with the electric vehicle plan announced on Sunday.