Ford's 1st European EVs due in 2013

Ford is to build its first hybrid models for Europe at its Spanish factory in Valencia, with investment of up to $36 million, which is partly funded by the Spanish government. The factory will also build the seven-seat C-Max for North America.

The EVs, which are due to be launched in 2013, will be derivatives of the new C-Max MPV and take the form of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).Ford plans to introduce five battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid models in Europe by 2013.

The C-Max derivatives will join the full EV Transit Connect, already announced for 2011, and a battery-electric Focus due in 2012. The fifth vehicle, also a hybrid-electric, will be announced later.

Source: The Galway Independant, May 19th, 2010