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date: 27-May-2004
Source:Asia Intelligence Wire |
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Ford is working on a project to link the technology of its
current gasoline- and diesel-fuelled fleets to evolving hydrogen technology.
The Escape Hybrid is Ford's first full hybrid vehicle. It can run on either its gasoline engine or its electric battery, or both together, depending on the driving situation. Using technology from the hybrid vehicle and combining an internal combustion engine powered by hydrogen and boosted by a supercharger, the H2RV stands next in line as Ford works toward replacing gasoline vehicles. Ford is the only car manufacturer to have successfully developed the powertrain combination of hydrogen and electric charge, along with the patented Modular Hybrid Transmission System, in a car. In combining the improved range and performance of hybrid technology with the overall benefits of a hydrogen fuel cell, the Focus FCV completes the vehicles in development that look towards the next decade. The fuel cell engine converts chemical energy into electrical energy via hydrogen and oxygen to power the electric drive motor. This results in a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV). Water and heat are the only |
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