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DOE Accepts Ford P2000 Hybrid-electric Sedan
Washington, DC, October 12, 1999 -- Ford Motor Company Vice President for
Research Bill Powers, handed Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson the keys for the
P2000 LSR hybrid electric vehicle which employs advanced automotive
technologies to achieve fuel economy of more than 60 miles per gallon.
Ford Motor Company developed the P2000 LSR (low storage requirement) hybrid
vehicle for the Energy Department under a 50-percent cost-shared contract as part
of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles program, a public-private
initiative which seeks to promote the development of super fuel efficient
automobiles.
"The delivery of this breakthrough car demonstrates that our Partnership for a New
Generation of Vehicles program is producing measurable results for American
consumers, the economy and the environment," said Secretary Richardson.
"Today's delivery definitely puts us on the road to achieving clean energy for the
21st century."
"Ford plans to lead the industry in developing practical next generation family
vehicles that deliver satisfying performance with significantly improved fuel efficiency
and very low emissions," said Bill Powers. "The P2000 LSR along with Ford's
hydrogen fuel cell research vehicle are important stepping stones to delivering on
that promise."
The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) program is a joint
initiative between the federal government and the three domestic auto manufacturers
aimed at developing a mid-size family sedan with a fuel economy of up to 80 mpg
by 2004 without sacrificing comfort or safety. Through PNGV, researchers in
government and industry are also working to make advanced propulsion and
materials technology more cost efficient. DOE is the primary government agency
involved in the landmark research and development program to help develop the
cars of the future.
The Ford P2000 LSR hybrid is a mid-size family sedan that combines an advanced
compression-ignition, direct-injection, engine with an integrated starter/alternator to
provide a sophisticated hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle utilizes nickel metal
hydride batteries for energy storage and the latest in automotive transmission
technologies. With this drivetrain, the P2000 LSR demonstrates high fuel economy
(exceeding 60 mpg), lower greenhouse gas emissions and extended driving range
(420 miles on one tank of fuel).
A major contributor to the P2000 LSR's increased fuel economy and extended
driving range is the extensive use of advanced lightweight materials in the body and
components. The P2000 LSR is 40 percent lighter than a conventional vehicle of
similar size due to the use of materials such as carbon fiber composites, magnesium
and aluminum.
The P2000 LSR features a 1.2 liter, direct injection diesel engine that is 35 percent
more efficient than an equivalent gasoline engine. The single electric motor a
starter/alternator provides power assist during acceleration, and converts braking
energy to electricity, thus recharging a small, high-power nickel metal hydride
battery. |
