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Jay Leno and the Electric Ford Focus

 

Battery - Powered Focus Revealed

Ford revealed the Focus EV in Frankfurt, Germany today.  The first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Focus is displayed on the Ford stand in Frankfurt.

The Focus BEV prototype is based on the current European Focus and will use a new all-electric powertrain, provided by the strategic supplier Magna. This technology is based on that being developed for Ford's new-generation C-sized global vehicle architecture and which will be launched in North America in 2011.

Under the skin of the Ford Focus prototypes is a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery pack with the capacity of 23kWh and a chassis-mounted 100-kilowatt permanent-magnet electric traction motor. The BEV will have a range of up to 120 km (75 miles) and a top speed of up to 136 km/h (85 mph). Charging the batteries will take between 6-8 hours using a common 230 volt grid.

The prototype incorporates key components from Ford’s proven North American hybrid technology, including the electric climate control system. The high-voltage air-conditioning compressor is a key feature of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, recently introduced in the North American market.

Information from Ford Motor Company.

Electric Ford Focus: Exclusive Vehicle on "The Jay Leno Show"

The Electric Ford Focus will be the exclusive battery electric vehicle on The Jay Leno Show's "Green Car Challenge".

The "Green Car Challenge" premiers on September 14, 2009 and the Focus EV will be driven by celebrity guests throughout the shows first season as they compete against each other during the "Green Car Challenge" for the best track times.

Ford is the only manufacturer to participate in the challenge, which previews four electrified vehicles the company will introduce in North America during the next three years – including a battery electric Transit Connect in 2010 and a battery electric Focus sedan in 2011.

Ford Focus: Top Campus Car

The Focus was recently named the "Top Campus Car" as consumers shop for back-to-school values.

• Ford Focus ranked as one of AutoWeek magazine's "2009 Best Cars for College" and was again named one of Kelley Blue Book's "Coolest Cars under $18,000"
• Available SYNC® hands-free system allows drivers to control portable MP3 players and compatible mobile phones with voice commands, keeping hands on the wheel
• 2010 Ford Focus includes six standard air bags, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control and MyKey™ programmable key – making it a Top Safety Pick from IIHS
• National Retail Federation survey predicts 2009 back-to-school spending will drop 7.7 percent over 2008 levels, making affordable vehicles with high safety rankings key
• First-time car buyers eligible for up to $500 in matching down payment funds from Ford

Read the full press release here.

Focus Breaks Record

The Ford Focus broke an August sales record this year selling 25,547 vehicles in the month of August 2009.  The Focus is one of the most fuel efficient compact cars in America with an EPA highway estimated 35 mpg.