Ford's EV Rollout: Electrics, New Hybrids, Plug Electrics...

[68fastback]

fyi...

WOULD YOU GO ELECTRIC? NEW FORD WEB SITE GIVES CONSUMERS THE ABC’S OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE


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New Ford Web site offers video, text and diagrams to help consumers understand differences in the technologies of electrified vehicles.

New Ford Web site, http://www.fordvehicles.com/technology/electric/ (http://www.fordvehicles.com/technology/electric/), offers video, text and diagrams to help consumers understand differences in the technologies of electrified vehicles
Electrification is an important piece of Ford’s overall sustainability strategy designed to deliver affordable fuel economy options for consumers
Over the next two years, Ford will introduce the Transit Connect Electric, a small commercial van (2010), the Ford Focus Electric passenger car (2011), two next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids (2012) and a plug-in hybrid (2012)
More... (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33487)

[Alloy Dave]

Dan, I know 240V would charge faster...but I'm not an electrician...would it charge twice as fast as 120V? Is it that simple?

[Carnut]

NO (in response to the thread title):boink:

[68fastback]

Dan, I know 240V would charge faster...but I'm not an electrician...would it charge twice as fast as 120V? Is it that simple?


Ford says their EVs will fully charge on 120v in 8 hours and on 240v in 5 hours. I'd guess 240 is not twice as quick because there is 'tempering and taper' time involved in the charging process that probably is similar either way.

One thing I haven't been posting is all the joint development agreements Ford is currently working with various large-city utilities. I think they've released info on at least a dozen so far and about that many more to come -- to be sure all major utilities can accommodate electrification without any surprises. Alos, Ford's system is unique (and pantented) is several ways in that it is believed to be the only automotive system that cools or warms the battery-pack prior to and/or during charging to substantially increase capacity and pack lifespan. Also, managent software accessed via a Ford website (co-developed with MS) will permit the consumer to coordinate charging based on utlity rate-structure and domestic usage of certain high consumption devices (like stored-water heating) ...unique to the Ford system and optional to utilize or not, as I understand it. The advantage of 240v faster charging besides the faster charging itself, is more the scheduling flexibility to consistently get the most advantageous utility rates. For those so inclined, charging the vehicle can also be based on 'green-power/sustainable' sources if a slightly higher cost for less CO2 release is a personal priority, etc ...seems like a very flexible 'system' all manageable via the internet and developed in concert with the utilities.

[68fastback]

NO (in response to the thread title):boink:


Me neither.

I can see a 100% EV for fleet, etc. and I can see hybrid/plug-electrics with extended range for a mix of commuter and general use (e.g. the Volt, but not at $41K!). But hard for me to see consumers stampeding to buy an all-electric except if a dedicated commuter-car -- then it can make sense to my mind *if* substantially cheaper than a plug/hybrid electric and therefore actually produce net savings overall.

[Joe G]

One thing I haven't been posting is all the joint development agreements Ford is currently working with various large-city utilities.

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Who gave you permission to slack off?!?

As "The brains of this outfit" we expect your best. All the time.

Capiche?!? :trouble:



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[68fastback]

:spitcopy: I like this guy => http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/Emoticon/surprise.gif



lol ...maybe I'll forward them all directly to your e-mail then... :giggle:




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[Joe G]

lol ...maybe I'll forward them all directly to your e-mail then... :giggle:

:nonono: ;-)

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[Birdman]

I agree with Nut on this one NO! I don't have any plans or need to buy an electric vehicle any time soon....:shades:


Since Europe uses 240V in homes I would assume they would also be inclined to use it to charge a vehicle rather than 120v so maybe Ford is looking at that as well....

Remember Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were good friends so I'm not surprised to see Ford cozying up to the Power Co's to make this happpen....

[Carnut]

Me neither.

I can see a 100% EV for fleet, etc. and I can see hybrid/plug-electrics with extended range for a mix of commuter and general use (e.g. the Volt, but not at $41K!). But hard for me to see consumers stampeding to buy an all-electric except if a dedicated commuter-car -- then it can make sense to my mind *if* substantially cheaper than a plug/hybrid electric and therefore actually produce net savings overall.

Not something that I want to see at rush hour, a group of blue haired hippies on the freeway in the fast lane with low batteries trying to save the world by driving 35 mph.