Ford is coming out with a vehicle in the US, which has been available in Europe for a couple of years, called the C-Max, designed to give the Toyota Prius a run (which it won’t any time soon. The Prius is refined, available in several models, and has seen its price drop to where it makes sense for consumers). It’s based on the newer style version of the Ford Focus. But, that’s not the big deal. They also plan on coming out with a version to compete with the Chevy Firestarter, er, Volt (h/t Gumball Brains)
(Fox News) While you won’t be able to get the C-Max with a conventional drivetrain, there’s an even more unconventional model on the way. The C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid goes on sale later this year with an all-electric range of up to 20 miles and a combined fuel economy rating equivalent to 100 mpg at a price of $33,745, or $29,995 after a federal tax credit of $3,750.
Woo hoo! Party on! That would barely get me to work. With the A/C or heat off. Maybe. Since it is “up to 20 miles”. At least Ford isn’t wasting enormous amounts of taxpayer funds on it.
