SpannerTheCat Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 American motor news reports that the 2017 Ford Focus Electric will have it's range increased to about 110 miles using a 33.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium ion battery. As well as re-designed headlights,a new grille,LED signature lighting & tail lights design it will have a 30 minutes DC fast charging on the 'SE' level car with more premium goodies on the 'Titanium' car. Grille – Ebony with Chrome Surround – Standard on SE Grille – Chrome with Chrome Surround – Standard on Titanium New exterior color: White Gold (GN) Deleted color: Tectonic 17″ Bright Silver Finish Painted Aluminum – Standard on SE 17” Machined-Aluminum with High Contrast Painted Pockets – Standard on Titanium DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY (new section for 17MY) — SYNC® – Standard on SE Enhanced Voice Recognition Communication and Entertainment System 911 Assist® 4.2” LCD Screen in Center Stack AppLinkTM Smart-Charging USB port – one (1) PACKAGES (New) — SE Driver Assist Package (401A) Power Liftgate Reverse Sensing System SYNC® 3 – Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System. Includes 8” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen in Center Stack with Swipe Capabilities, AppLinkTM, 911 Assist® and Two Smart-Charging USB ports – Note: SYNC® AppLinkTM lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps with your voice. It is compatible with select smartphone platforms. Commands may vary by phone and AppLinkTM software. Note: Pinch-to-zoom capability included with available Voice-Activated Navigation System — SE Comfort Package (402A) Mirrors, Sideview – Heated & Security Approach Seats – Heated Front & Leather-trimmed with 10-way Power Passenger — Titanium Driver Assist Package (501A) Active Park Assist BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-traffic Alert Forward Sensing System Hands-free Liftgate Power Liftgate Deleted Premium Audio & Navigation Package Hands-free Technology Package Parking Technology Package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Andy_M Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Sounds incredible. But will it ever make it here in the UK? Are Ford UK even selling the old model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Every car has its purpose, if you drive any distance and have a job, this isn't the car for you, city driving to the shops and back, school runs etc, then happy days. Personally id like to see a lot more hybrid designs that harvest energy from driving / sun / braking and then utilise it when fuel is used the most, IE, starting off from standstill, rather than these all or nothing designs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerTheCat Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Everyone sees Tesla as the leader in electric vehicles but the other big players are doing so much behind the scenes & being very secretive about it all. The Japanese,BMW,Audi & the FCA Group (which includes Chrysler Fiat & Maserati etc who brought out their first electric car in 1992) have all been active in exploring the possibilities of range extenders & wireless charging systems with many Governments pressurising them towards zero emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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