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Ford hopes its Reflex concept shows that small cars can be bold, American and innovative. Ford thinks the concept will be one of the stars of the Detroit show. Reflex features a diesel-electric hybrid system using diesel, electric and solar power. This combination of power can deliver maximum fuel economy – up to 65 mpg, says Ford – without compromising performance.
The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.
The energy is stored in a new-generation lithium-ion battery pack, using the technology found in cell phones. Ford was the first manufacturer to produce a vehicle using this type of battery system when it introduced the Ford Ka research vehicle in 2000.
Another green feature is that the concept uses ground rubber from scrap athletic shoes, called Nike Grind, as insulation to reduce noise and vibration in the car’s interior.
The interior uses a 2+1 backseat configuration. Mesh seat covers are transparent, offering maximum airflow for comfort. The cockpit comes alive with keyless activation: At the touch of a button, the instrument cluster controls appear in a blue hue as the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) switch on.
Safety features include inflatable safety belts and BeltMinder for backseat passengers. The inflatable safety belt helps reduce injury risk to second-row occupants. BeltMinder alerts the driver when second-row occupants are not buckled up.
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Ford hopes its Reflex concept shows that small cars can be bold, American and innovative. Ford thinks the concept will be one of the stars of the Detroit show. Reflex features a diesel-electric hybrid system using diesel, electric and solar power. This combination of power can deliver maximum fuel economy – up to 65 mpg, says Ford – without compromising performance.
The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.
The energy is stored in a new-generation lithium-ion battery pack, using the technology found in cell phones. Ford was the first manufacturer to produce a vehicle using this type of battery system when it introduced the Ford Ka research vehicle in 2000.
Another green feature is that the concept uses ground rubber from scrap athletic shoes, called Nike Grind, as insulation to reduce noise and vibration in the car’s interior.
The interior uses a 2+1 backseat configuration. Mesh seat covers are transparent, offering maximum airflow for comfort. The cockpit comes alive with keyless activation: At the touch of a button, the instrument cluster controls appear in a blue hue as the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) switch on.
Safety features include inflatable safety belts and BeltMinder for backseat passengers. The inflatable safety belt helps reduce injury risk to second-row occupants. BeltMinder alerts the driver when second-row occupants are not buckled up.
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Ford hopes its Reflex concept shows that small cars can be bold, American and innovative. Ford thinks the concept will be one of the stars of the Detroit show. Reflex features a diesel-electric hybrid system using diesel, electric and solar power. This combination of power can deliver maximum fuel economy – up to 65 mpg, says Ford – without compromising performance.
The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.
The energy is stored in a new-generation lithium-ion battery pack, using the technology found in cell phones. Ford was the first manufacturer to produce a vehicle using this type of battery system when it introduced the Ford Ka research vehicle in 2000.
Another green feature is that the concept uses ground rubber from scrap athletic shoes, called Nike Grind, as insulation to reduce noise and vibration in the car’s interior.
The interior uses a 2+1 backseat configuration. Mesh seat covers are transparent, offering maximum airflow for comfort. The cockpit comes alive with keyless activation: At the touch of a button, the instrument cluster controls appear in a blue hue as the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) switch on.
Safety features include inflatable safety belts and BeltMinder for backseat passengers. The inflatable safety belt helps reduce injury risk to second-row occupants. BeltMinder alerts the driver when second-row occupants are not buckled up.
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Τι ειναι τουτο εδω μπρε... Star Trek the Next Generation lost vehicles.
Nikos
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Ακόμα μία ενδιαφέρουσα πρόταση της Ford, το πρωτότυπο που ακούει στο όνομα Reflex, συγκεντρώνει τα πλεονεκτήματα της υβριδικής τεχνολογίας, συνδυάζοντάς τα με την εικόνα ενός γρήγορου sport car το μέγεθος του οποίου παραμένει σε ευρωπαϊκά επίπεδα.
Κάτω από το καπό του Reflex βρίσκονται τόσο ένας κινητήρας πετρελαίου όσο και ένας ηλεκτροκινητήρας.
Παράλληλα, ένας δεύτερος ηλεκτρικός κινητήρας είναι τοποθετημένος στον πίσω άξονα δίνοντας στο αυτοκίνητο τη δυνατότητα της τετρακίνησης.
Τέλος, ειδικά πάνελ έχουν αναλάβει να συλλέγουν ηλιακό φως εφοδιάζοντας με ενέργεια τα φωτιστικά σώματα. Καινοτομία στον τομέα της ασφάλειας αποτελούν και οι ζώνες ασφαλείας που «φουσκώνουν» σαν αερόσακοι όπου αυτό κριθεί απαραίτητο. -
Σα να βγήκε από φτηνιάρικη τηλεοπτική σειρά επιστημονικής φαντασίας είναι.
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Αν έπαιρνες το κόκκινο αυτοκίνητο από τη σειρά UFO και το'βαφες ασημί ή γκρι, σαν κι αυτό θα έβγαινε.
Ford Reflex Concept **Παρουσιαση στο Detroit (σελ. 1)**