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Ford Brings Three New Plug-In Hybrids To Frankfurt Motor Show

A glimpse of what is coming to Europe.

The Kuga is the Escape.
We are getting the Explorer PHEV as the Lincoln Aviator.
The Mondeo is the Fusion. Of course, we don't get the wagon, but the Fusion and its hybrid versions is living on in 2020.
The Puma is a crossover based on the Fiesta. I expect it to come here, as the Ecosport is an old model brought in to fill the slot below the Escape.

I was originally thinking we wouldn't see the mild hybrids here, but Now i am rethinking that. Many Fords now have start/stop systems standard, and the cost of a 48v hybrid system upgrade would be less than $1000 to Ford. Perhaps they are planning to bring them here. Which could explain why they support California's fuel economy standards.

Jon B attended the Tokyo Auto Show and brought back photos and videos. A lot of interesting things going on. Harbour Air (Vancouver, CA) plans to be the world’s first fully-electric airline. According to Mary Barra, General Motors will spend more money in the next 5 years developing new EVs than in ICE development. The […]

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