28 November 2014

Ford begins Mondeo hybrid production

Ford has started production of its all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrid — the first hybrid electric car built and sold by Ford in Europe.

The Mondeo Hybrid combines a specially-developed 2.0 petrol engine with an electric motor and 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery which allows it to achieve 67.3mpg equivalent (combined), reaching 100.9mpg for urban driving and 99g/km CO2 emissions.

The all-new model is produced at Ford's state-of-the-art plant in Valencia, Spain.

The widest-ever range of powertrains for Mondeo includes Ford's new 1.5 EcoBoost petrol and enhanced 2.0 TDCi diesel.

In the US, Ford is the second largest manufacturer of hybrids, having already produced a total of 400,000 vehicles since their introduction.