Two new versions of the Ford C-MAX will debut at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. The C_MAX Energi is a plug-in hybrid electric version of the new multi-activity vehicle, and C-MAX Hybrid is a full hybrid variant. Both will be offered in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013. C-MAX Energi is predicted to achieve more than 500 miles of driving range using the battery and engine, more than any other plug-in or extended-range vehicle. It builds on the success of the powersplit architecture Ford use in its current hybrid, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph.
In general, plug-in hybrid vechicles offer several benefits, including :
- Electric driving range, perfect for emissions-free and silent city driving
- Potential consumer savings on energy and fuel costs thanks to improved fuel efficiency over a standard hybrid
- Reduced dependency on petroleum and increased energy independence
- Reduced environmental impact through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
- Increased use of electricity from renewable energy sources (e.g. wind and solar), where available, for vehicle recharging
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