Ford introduces the Focus Electric at CES

The fully electric vehicle is alive and well, thanks to Ford. Autocar UK reports that the introduction of Ford’s flagship alternative-fuel car and primary rivalry for the Nissan Leaf excited the audience at what sources state has been a lackluster Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. This very first glimpse should whet the palate of the auto industry, which is looking forward to seeing more of the Focus Electric at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Article source – Ford introduces the Focus Electric at CES by Car Deal Expert.

The Focus Electric isn’t a new platform

According to Autocar UK, Ford is taking a different route with the Focus Electric than Nissan and Renault have taken with electric vehicles. Ford followed the Volkswagen and used the Focus platform to build the Ford Electric unlike Nissan and Renault being on new platforms. This has made it so development costs for Ford were down. Also, model names already known by consumers were used also.

Using lithium ion under the hood

A speed of 84 mph is how fast the Ford Focus Electric can go because of the 28kWh lithium ion battery being used. The charge time for the Focus Electric is three to four hours on a 240V outlet which is half the time the Nissan Leaf requires, points out Ford. Also, it can go about 100 miles at a time.

Supposedly the steering, handling and braking will feel the same in the Focus Electric as the non-EV Focus feels, Ford representatives explain. If anything, aerodynamics have been improved and cabin noise has been minimized due to the quiet electronic power train.

Software in vehicle very advanced

As with all new upscale Ford models, the Focus Electric will sport the MyFord Touch software package, which will include not only cloud-based entertainment features and navigation, but tips on obtaining maximum life from the electric vehicle. You can use Bluetooth to sync your mobile device to your MyFord Touch in your Focus Electric. You will then get alters if you EV are done charging or even needs to get charged.

This year, the Ford Focus Electric will be coming out. This is when the U.S. will get to see it.

Information from

Autocar

autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=254790

FOX coverage of the Focus Electric at CES

youtube.com/watch?v=IvcacL3e8p4