El Ford Mondeo Hybrid It has not been a sales success, but it has set a precedent for the American firm. Proof of this is that it has given rise to introduce great novelties in the European range of Ford. Thus, they announced in their presentation that each new model, from the present Focus, would have a hybrid version o electrical. However, we did not expect the movement to be so fast, as we already have the first candidates.
As reported Ford, next year the hybrid versions of the Party y Focus. As expected, they do not have hybrid mechanics in the style of the Toyota Prius, but instead use a system of mild hybridization. However, it will be enough to reduce its consumption and CO2 emissions by a few tenths. Thus, they will be able to obtain the desired eco label of the DGT and, incidentally, skip the traffic restrictions.
The Fiesta and Focus will be the first EcoBoost Hybrid
The technology developed by Ford It is called EcoBoostHybrid. From the name, as you can imagine, it makes use of the brand's famous gasoline mechanics. In this case, under the hood is the three-cylinder block 1.0 EcoBoost to which they add a integrated starter/generator (BISG). This replaces the traditional alternator and will serve to recover and store the energy generated in deceleration phases in a battery 48 volt outlet air-cooled lithium-ion.
This energy will be delivered in the acceleration phases or greater demand in benefits. In this way, the gasoline block will gain in performance, power and greater responsiveness and pair delivery. For now Ford has not offered a final power figure, although it should be between 100 and 125 CV, if not exceeds them. In any case, Roelant de Waard, vice president of Marketing, Sales and Services of Ford Europe has stated that
“Our engine EcoBoost 1.0-litre has already shown that fuel efficiency and performance can go hand in hand. our technology EcoBoostHybrid takes that to the next level” […] “We think customers are going to love the seamless power delivery of our EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains as much as they will enjoy less frequent trips to gas stations”
The only data provided by Ford they have to do with him best before date y emissions of CO2. In the Fiesta they will be 112 grams per kilometer and 4,9 liters per 100 kilometers. For its part, the Focus will register an approved average consumption of 4,7 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 106 grams per kilometer. Along with them will come Transit y Transit Custom EcoBlue Hybrid as well as the renewed Mondeo Hybrid.
Source - Ford
