Ford Motor Company unveiled
the world's first drivable
fuel cell hybrid electric
plug-in that combines an
onboard hydrogen fuel cell
generator with lithium-ion
batteries to deliver more than
41 mpg with zero emissions.
The unveiling happened at the
Washington, D.C. Auto Show on
January 23, 2007. The vehicle
is built on a flex
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Ford Motor Company unveiled
the world's first drivable
fuel cell hybrid electric
plug-in that combines an
onboard hydrogen fuel cell
generator with lithium-ion
batteries to deliver more than
41 mpg with zero emissions.
The unveiling happened at the
Washington, D.C. Auto Show on
January 23, 2007. The vehicle
is built on a flexible
powertrain architecture that
will enable Ford to use new
fuel and propulsion
technologies as they develop
without redesigning the
vehicle. This concept vehicle
offers Ford the ultimate in
flexibility in researching
advanced propulsion
technology. Ford can take the
fuel cell power system out and
replace it with a down-sized
diesel, gasoline engine or any
other powertrain connected to
a small electric generator to
make electricity like the fuel
cell does now. The plug-in
hybrid is powered by a
336-volt lithium-ion battery
pack at all times. The vehicle
drives the first 25 miles each
day on stored electricity
alone, after which the fuel
cell begins operating to keep
the battery pack charged. This
provides another 200 miles of
range for a total of 225 miles
with zero emissions. The Ford
Edge with HySeries Drive can
travel at speeds of up to 85
mph. An on-board charger
(110/220 VAC) can refresh the
battery pack when a standard
home outlet is available,
making the concept a true
plug-in hybrid. Ford says this
is the kind of technology that
we need if America is to
become energy independent.
Research into hydrogen,
including the Ford Edge with
HySeries Drive, is part of
Ford's overall effort to
address the challenges of
climate change and energy
independence. A video report
from Ford Motor Company

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