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Ford is well-known an American multinational automaker. Ford Motor Company let on the development of electric and hybrid power trains very seriously, and invests $ 135 million to make that process faster. It is Ford so that the brand has serious decided to rename ‘Advanced Engineering Center in Dearborn’ as Advanced Electrification Ford Center’.


In the center more than a thousand engineers are work. In addition, the brand promises, this new investment would help speed up the introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles to the market by at least 25 per cent and reduce the cost of its hybrid system by 30 per cent and double its battery testing facilities.

The first achievement is the brand in America in the short term launch five new hybrid models, plug-in hybrid or pure electric models. In the Focus, it is a fully electric version, which is very aptly called the Focus Electric. In addition, all-new Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi plug-in and the C-Max Energi to join the C-Max Hybrid and the Focus Electric over the coming months.

Although the preliminary terms of cars for the U.S. market; the spokesman give the following statement: "We know that some of these models is on our side, but it is not confirmed yet what that will be. There is a trade-off is made for each model, the choice will mainly depend on the fuel consumption with respect to the deliverable here, conventional model."

Fords Electric Tow Bar
The Ford Focus, earlier this year by the Camping and Caravan Champion proclaimed towing of the Year 2012, is now factory-supplied with an electrically retractable tow bar. This according to Ford to use electrically retractable tow bar - which Ford is the first in this segment - could be automatically retracted under the rear bumper of the Focus. Thus the model retains its sleek looks and parking problems occur when the tow is not necessary.

The Focus has a maximum braked trailer capacity of 1.500kg (depending on engine) and is the first car in its segment available with this type of tow bar. Ford wants the technology is now available for other models, including the Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy. The electrically retractable tow bar Ford is operated with a simple button in the boot.

The towbar is suitable for all body variants of the Focus and is equipped with a 13-pin socket for lighting and auxiliary systems of modern trailers and caravans. The socket is connected to the battery for continuous power supply. The system can only be activated when the engine is off and the trunk is opened.

An electrically retractable towbar Buyers who opt for their new Focus get the Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control is immediately free. This system prevents the car from rolling backwards when starting on a slope. The brake takes only three seconds after releasing the brake pedal, so that the drivers right foot frees to get on the accelerator pedal without the handbrake having to use.