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The internal combustion engine. It's what started it all. Today, thanks to technological advancements, it's more fuel-efficient than ever.

How a

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Works

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Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine

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A highly efficient, gasoline-powered engine is the main source of power for a hybrid electric vehicle. This is what kicks in when driving conditions call for more performance than the electric motor can efficiently provide.

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Electric Motor

Electric Motor

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This is the alternative source of power used for driving in a hybrid electric vehicle. When you're driving in the city or at low speeds, it provides the power. And because it's powered by a high-voltage battery rather than gasoline, a hybrid electric vehicle is remarkably fuel-efficient.

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Regenerative Brakes

Regenerative Brakes

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When you apply the brakes in a conventional vehicle, kinetic energy is lost. During braking in the Fusion Hybrid, the Regenerative Braking System captures over 90 percent of that energy and stores it for later use. Not only does regenerative braking improve braking efficiency, it also helps minimize wear on the brake pads, which may lower the cost of maintenance.

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High-Voltage Battery

High-Voltage Battery

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This is what stores and supplies power to the electric motor. Ford designs its hybrid electric vehicles with a high-voltage nickel-metal-hydride battery. The gasoline engine and the Regenerative Braking System charge the battery automatically during operation.

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Gas Tank

Gas Tank

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This is what stores the fuel for the hybrid electric vehicle.

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Exhaust System

Exhaust System

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This is what filters and vents the emissions created by the combustion of gasoline in the conventional engine of a hybrid electric vehicle.

How a

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Works

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Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine

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A highly efficient gasoline-powered engine will be the main source of power for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. This is what will kick in when driving conditions call for more performance than the electric motor can efficiently provide.

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Electric Motor

Electric Motor

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This is what will provide the alternative source of power in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. When you're driving in the city or at low speeds, it is designed to generate all the power. And because it will be powered by a high-voltage battery rather than gasoline, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is remarkably fuel-efficient.

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Regenerative Brakes

Regenerative Brakes

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When you apply the brakes in a conventional vehicle, kinetic energy is lost. The Regenerative Braking System in the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle captures over 90 percent of that energy and stores it for later use. Not only does regenerative braking improve braking efficiency, it also helps minimize wear on the brake pads, which may lower the cost of maintenance.

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Charge Port

Charge Port

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This is what will enable the high-voltage lithium-ion battery to draw and store power from your local electric grid. To charge the battery, you'll plug into a 120-volt outlet or into a 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment.

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High-Voltage Battery

High-Voltage Battery

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This is what stores and supplies the power for the electric motor. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle features a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, charged by the gasoline engine and the Regenerative Braking System. When not in operation, the battery can be charged by plugging in to a 120-volt outlet or 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment.

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Gas Tank

Gas Tank

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This is what stores the fuel for the hybrid electric vehicle.

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Exhaust System

Exhaust System

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This is what filters and vents the emissions created by the combustion of gasoline in the conventional engine of a hybrid electric vehicle.

How an

All-Electric Vehicle Works

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Electric Motor

Electric Motor

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The sole source of power for driving in an all-electric vehicle. It gets its power, in turn, from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which is charged by plugging in to a 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment.

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Regenerative Brakes

Regenerative Brakes

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When you apply the brakes in a conventional vehicle, kinetic energy is lost to heat due to friction. The Regenerative Braking System in an all-electric vehicle will be designed to capture over 90 percent of the energy normally lost and send it back to the battery pack to be stored for later use. Not only does regenerative braking improve braking efficiency, it also helps minimize wear on the brake pads, which may lower the cost of maintenance.

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Charge Port

Charge Port

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This is what enables the high-voltage lithium-ion battery to draw and store power from your local electric grid. To charge the battery, plug into a 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment.

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High-Voltage Battery

High-Voltage Battery

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This is what stores and supplies the power for the electric motor.

Gasoline

The kind of vehicle we've all grown up with is powered by an internal combustion engine, which runs continuously until you shut the vehicle off. To operate it, you pump gas in the engine; the exhaust exits the tailpipe. A significant amount of an internal combustion engine's energy is lost during braking. Capturing this energy and using it for power is one of the major innovations of the Ford hybrid electric vehicle.

  • Powered by:

    Internal combustion engine

  • Electrical Connection:

    None

  • Fuel:

    Gasoline

  • Battery charged by:

    When running, the engine charges battery.

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Hybrid Basics

It's called a hybrid because it's part gasoline engine, part electric motor. Thanks to the electric motor, the gasoline engine does not have to run all the time. And when a Ford hybrid is being powered by electricity, it's not burning gasoline. Good for fuel efficiency. Good for the planet. In most instances at low speeds and for short distances, Ford hybrids run exclusively on electricity. At higher speeds, and when you need more power, the gasoline engine kicks in. Ford hybrids also feature a Regenerative Braking System. Unlike a traditional gasoline engine where the energy generated by braking is lost, this innovative technology enables Ford hybrids to capture braking energy and store it for later use.

  • Powered by: Gasoline engine and electric motor
  • Electrical Connection: Doesn't need to be plugged in
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Battery charged by: When running, the gasoline engine charges battery. Energy from braking is also captured to charge battery
  • Gasoline engine operation: Powers vehicle at higher speeds, shuts off at low speeds and when vehicle is stopped
  • Electric motor operation: Powers vehicle at low speeds and for short distances

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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Basics

The plug-in hybrid* electric vehicle provides maximum fuel efficiency by pairing a unique high-voltage battery and electric motor with a gasoline engine. This means the gasoline engine does not have to run all the time. That's better for gas mileage. And better for the planet. The plug-in capability allows you to charge the battery using either a 120-volt or a 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment. By doing so, you extend the distance this vehicle can travel in all-electric mode. Its high-voltage lithium-ion battery provides enough power to operate in all-electric mode for short commutes. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle also features a Regenerative Braking System, which enables it to capture braking energy and store it for later use.

  • Powered by: Gasoline engine and high-voltage battery
  • Electrical Connection: Though not absolutely necessary, plugging in will provide optimal performance
  • Fuel: Will operate entirely on gasoline, entirely on electricity or on a combination of both
  • Battery charged by: The gas engine, recycled energy from braking and by plugging into a 120-volt outlet or 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment
  • Gasoline engine operation: Powers vehicle at higher speeds, shuts off at low speeds and when vehicle is stopped
  • Electric motor operation: Powers vehicle at low to moderate speeds and for short commutes

*Developing technology. Specifications subject to change with actual production vehicle.

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Battery Electric

Instead of a gasoline engine, the Ford all-electric vehicle* will have an electric motor and high-voltage lithium-ion battery. It will run purely on electricity and is targeted to go up to 100 miles on a single charge. Because electricity is often cheaper than gasoline, it may be less costly to operate. Especially if you charge the battery at night when electric rates are lower. The all-electric vehicle will also feature a Regenerative Braking System, which will enable it to capture braking energy and store it for later use.

  • Powered by: Lithium-ion battery with the highest voltage capacity**
  • Electrical Connection: Must recharge by plugging into an electric outlet
  • Fuel: Powered by an electric motor and battery
  • Battery charged by: 120-volt outlet or 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment
  • Gasoline engine operation: Does not have a gasoline engine
  • Electric motor operation: Provides all the driving power for the vehicle to a targeted range of up to 100 miles

*Developing technology. Specifications subject to change with actual production vehicle.
** Compared to Ford hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle batteries.

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On the F-750
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Based on Ford drive-cycle tests of comparably equipped 2011/2012 Ford and 2011/2012 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
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EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, AWD. Figures achieved using premium unleaded gasoline.
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