Ford Evos Concept Car at the 2012 Washington Auto Show
The Ford Evos is a four-door, four-seat fastback designed by Stefan Lamm under the leadership of Ford of Europe’s executive design director Martin Smith. The car was not intended for production but served as a showcase for design and technology elements that would influence future Ford models. It was unveiled to the public at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car features four gull-wing doors and is powered by a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain which consists of a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, electric motor, and lithium-ion battery pack developed by Ford.
The plug-in hybrid is driven either by the gasoline or electric motor, and the energy is stored in the lithium-ion battery. The gasoline engine is only used when the maximum speed of 75 km/h (47 mph) for electric operation is exceeded or the stored electricity for the electric motor is running out. The total range of the drive is over 800 km (500 mi). The car also features full-LED headlights and taillights designed to be very flat and slit-shaped, contributing to the car’s futuristic and sleek appearance.
There are four bucket seats in the interior and the fittings are completely digital. At higher speeds, less important information is automatically hidden to reduce the risk of distraction. The playlist of the audio system, as well as settings for the air conditioning, seat position and even the desired coordination of steering, chassis and transmission can be set automatically via cloud access. The electronics use the seats to determine the driver's pulse rate while driving and adapt the car to its physical condition; special filter systems also protect the occupants from unclean air. [Source: Wikipedia]
Ford Evos Concept Car at the 2012 Washington Auto Show
The Ford Evos is a four-door, four-seat fastback designed by Stefan Lamm under the leadership of Ford of Europe’s executive design director Martin Smith. The car was not intended for production but served as a showcase for design and technology elements that would influence future Ford models. It was unveiled to the public at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car features four gull-wing doors and is powered by a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain which consists of a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, electric motor, and lithium-ion battery pack developed by Ford.
The plug-in hybrid is driven either by the gasoline or electric motor, and the energy is stored in the lithium-ion battery. The gasoline engine is only used when the maximum speed of 75 km/h (47 mph) for electric operation is exceeded or the stored electricity for the electric motor is running out. The total range of the drive is over 800 km (500 mi). The car also features full-LED headlights and taillights designed to be very flat and slit-shaped, contributing to the car’s futuristic and sleek appearance.
There are four bucket seats in the interior and the fittings are completely digital. At higher speeds, less important information is automatically hidden to reduce the risk of distraction. The playlist of the audio system, as well as settings for the air conditioning, seat position and even the desired coordination of steering, chassis and transmission can be set automatically via cloud access. The electronics use the seats to determine the driver's pulse rate while driving and adapt the car to its physical condition; special filter systems also protect the occupants from unclean air. [Source: Wikipedia]