Report: Ford Developing Follow-Up to HySeries Plug-In Fuel Cell Hybrid Concept
02 August 2007
The UK’s Verdict on Cars reports that Ford is developing a follow-up to the HySeries Edge hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrid concept. (Earlier post.)
A new ultra-aerodynamic body reportedly will be manufactured from aluminium to save weight, with the goal of reducing fuel consumption, extending the range and improving performance.
Improved packaging of the drive-train components is also expected, along with a reduction in cost that will take the project closer to Ford’s aim of selling plug-in hybrids by 2015-17.
(A hat-tip to Datapro!)
Maybe a sign that Ford's new CEO is bringing in his weight saving ways from Boeing?
Posted by: JN2 | 02 August 2007 at 03:17 AM
Certainly lots of room to reduce the size of the 2.5 ton monster. Will improve performance too (currently 1-60, 14 sec.)
Posted by: Neil | 02 August 2007 at 09:12 AM