Ford Evos (concept car)

Last updated
Ford Evos
Ford Evos plug-in hybrid WAS 2012 0589.JPG
Overview
Manufacturer Ford
Production2011 (Concept car)
Designer Stefan Lamm, Martin Smith, Eugen Enns [1]
Body and chassis
Class Grand tourer (S)
Body style 4-door coupe
Layout RR layout
DoorsQuad Butterflies
Butterfly doors (front)
Suicide butterfly doors (rear)
Related Lincoln MKR
Powertrain
Engine 2.0L Duratec 20 Atkinson cycle Hybrid I4
Electric motor Permanent-magnet synchronous AC electric motor
Transmission Ford HF35 eCVT
Hybrid drivetrain PHEV
Battery 7.6 kWh lithium-ion
Dimensions
Length4.5m
Width1.97m
Height1.36m

The Ford Evos is a coupe-style plug-in hybrid grand tourer concept car unveiled to the public at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show by Ford Europe. [2]

Contents

The exterior design, referred to as Kinetic 2.0, was carried out by Stefan Lamm under the leadership of Ford of Europe's executive design director Martin Smith. The car features four gull-wing doors and is not intended for production. [3] However, Ford announced that the design strategy showcased in the Evos will appear on production cars in a few months. [4] [5]

The Evos 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. [6]

Overview

Ford Evos rear Ford Evos plug-in hybrid WAS 2012 0551.JPG
Ford Evos rear

The Evos is a four-door, four-seat coupé that was designed by Stefan Lamm, Martin Smith and Eugen Enns as a further development from "Kinetic Design". Like the previous Ford Iosis study, the vehicle has gull-wing doors hinged in opposite directions and no B-pillar. The plug-in hybrid is driven either by a gasoline or an electric motor, and the energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery developed by Ford. The drive is not a study, it was taken over from the Ford C-Max Energi, which went into series production in 2013. [7] 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 concept is over 800 km (500 mi). [8]

The full-LED headlights, which was to be available in Ford series vehicles in the future, [9] are kept very flat and thus appear slit-shaped, the grille is trapezoidal and not drawn down as far as on the current Ford models. [7] Wide-flared wheel arches give the vehicle a very sporty impression. At the rear of the car there is a continuous strip of taillights, including a centrally arranged, likewise trapezoidal exhaust and a large, silver-colored diffuser. [10]

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. [10] 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 should be set fully automatically to the driver via cloud access. [8] 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. [10]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hybrid vehicle</span> Vehicle using two or more power sources

A hybrid vehicle is one that uses two or more distinct types of power, such as submarines that use diesel when surfaced and batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford Escape</span> Sport utility vehicle manufactured by Ford

The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company since the 2001 model year. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape fell below the Ford Explorer in size; the Escape is currently sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge. The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid-electric vehicle from Ford, and the first hybrid produced as an SUV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford Fusion Hybrid</span> Motor vehicle

The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid powered version of the mid-sized Ford Fusion sedan manufactured and marketed by Ford, now in its second generation. A plug-in hybrid version, the Ford Fusion Energi, was released in the U.S. in February 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford C-Max</span> Motor vehicle

The Ford C-Max is a car produced by the Ford Motor Company from 2003 to 2019. It has a five-door compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) design. The Ford Grand C-Max has a longer wheelbase.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Plug-in hybrid</span> Hybrid vehicle whose battery may be externally charged

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or simply plug-in hybrid is a type of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that can be directly replenished via a charging cable plugged into an external electric power source, in addition to charging internally by its on-board internal combustion engine-powered generator. While PHEVs are predominantly passenger cars, there are also plug-in hybrid variants of sports cars, commercial vehicles, vans, utility trucks, buses, trains, motorcycles, mopeds, military vehicles and boats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Motor Show Germany</span> Annual German motor show

The International Motor Show Germany or International Mobility Show Germany, in German known as the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, is one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs. It consists of two separate fairs, that subdivided in 1991. While the IAA Mobility displays passenger vehicles, motorcycles and bikes, the IAA Transportation specializes in commercial vehicles. Before the separation, the show was held solely at the Messe Frankfurt.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford Fusion (Americas)</span> Motor vehicle

The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. From the 2006 through 2020 model years, two generations of the Fusion have been produced in gasoline, gas/electric hybrid, and gas/plug-in electric hybrid variants. The Fusion was manufactured at Ford's Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant in Sonora, Mexico, alongside the Lincoln MKZ, and formerly the Mercury Milan, both of which share its CD3 platform.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford Reflex</span> Motor vehicle

The Ford Reflex is a concept car introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show that, according to Ford, "proves small cars can be bold and American". It is a technological showcase that includes solar panel-powered headlights, an integrated child seat, a baby cam with a monitor mounted on the dash, inflatable rear safety belts, and an interior quieted by ground rubber taken from Nike athletic shoe outsoles. A production version of the Reflex design has not yet been announced. It features an advanced diesel-electric hybrid engine with new-generation lithium ion batteries that help deliver up to 65 miles per US gallon of diesel fuel, and can accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7 seconds.

Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hybrid electric vehicle</span> Type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle

A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle or better performance. There is a variety of HEV types and the degree to which each functions as an electric vehicle (EV) also varies. The most common form of HEV is the hybrid electric car, although hybrid electric trucks, buses, boats, and aircraft also exist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of plug-in hybrids</span>

The history of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) spans a little more than a century, but most of the significant commercial developments have taken place after 2002. The revival of interest in this automotive technology together with all-electric cars is due to advances in battery and power management technologies, and concerns about increasingly volatile oil prices and supply disruption, and also the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Between 2003 and 2010 most PHEVs on the roads were conversions of production hybrid electric vehicles, and the most prominent PHEVs were aftermarket conversions of 2004 or later Toyota Prius, which have had plug-in charging and more lead–acid batteries added and their electric-only range extended.

Voltec, formerly known as E-Flex, is a General Motors powertrain released in November 2010. The Voltec architecture is primarily a plug-in capable, battery-dominant electric vehicle with additional fossil fuel powered series and parallel hybrid capabilities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cadillac ELR</span> Motor vehicle

The Cadillac ELR is a two-door, four-passenger luxury plug-in hybrid compact coupé manufactured and marketed by Cadillac for model years (MY) 2014 and 2016 – with a hiatus for MY 2015. Using a retuned version of the Chevrolet Volt's Voltec EREV drivetrain, the ELR's lithium-ion battery pack delivered an all-electric range of 37–39 miles (60–63 km) and a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h).

Kinetic Design is the name given to a style of automobile design used by Ford Motor Company for many of its passenger vehicles in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW i8</span> Plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW

The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 was part of BMW's electrified fleet and was marketed under the BMW i sub-brand. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. A roadster variant was launched in May 2018. Production ended in June 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Green Car Vision Award</span> Annual automotive award

The Green Car Vision Award is an annual award granted by the Green Car Journal. In contrast with its Green Car of the Year award, which only considers production vehicles that make the most significant environmental advancements, the Green Car Vision Award considers pre-production vehicles with more than one functional prototype in existence and that may be in the early stages of commercialization. Vehicles that are part of a demonstration fleet or other program that finds them regularly driven by people other than employees of their manufacturer may also be considered. Nominees may also include a modification of an existing vehicle model, such as a conversion to another type of power like electric drive.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hyundai Blue-Will</span> Motor vehicle

The Hyundai Blue-Will is a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid concept compact car designed by the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. The vehicle was debuted at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show in South Korea.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford Focus Electric</span> 5-door hatchback electric car produced by Ford

The Ford Focus Electric is a 5-door hatchback electric car that was produced by Ford. The Focus Electric is Ford's second production all-electric vehicle, and was made from December 2011 to May 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kia Niro</span> Compact crossover SUV

The Kia Niro is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Kia since 2016. It is an electrification-focused vehicle, offering three versions: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric variants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Accord (ninth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The ninth generation Accord is a mid-size car introduced by Honda in 2012 which received a refreshed front fascia, grille, headlights, tail lights and alloy wheel designs for the 2016 model year. With the discontinuation of the smaller European and Japanese market Accord in 2015, the larger North American Accord became the only version in production, with the Hybrid version taking over as the flagship of Honda's automotive product in many markets that once received the smaller Accord.

References

  1. "Interview with Eugen Enns". The Art Career Project. 13 August 2018.
  2. "Ford Evos' high grill, thin LED headlights could make it to production models soon". The Washington Post . 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2011-09-13.[ dead link ]
  3. "Auotcar 31 August 2011". Autocar.co.uk. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
  4. Phil Patton (2011-08-30). "J Mays: Evos Styling Will Distinguish Ford Product 'in Four Months'". The New York Times . Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  5. "Expect the unexpected with Evos, says Ford". CoverCars. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  6. Previous post Next post (2011-08-31). "Wired 31 August 2011". Wired.com. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
  7. 1 2 "Auto Motor und Sport: Ford Evos Concept auf der IAA 2011: Kinetic Design ist Geschichte". 31 August 2011. Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
  8. 1 2 Grünweg, Tom (1 September 2011). "Spiegel.de: Studie Ford Evos - Der Mondeo von Morgen". Der Spiegel. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
  9. "Auto-Zeitung.de: Ford Evos Concept IAA 2011: Neuer Look bei Ford". 31 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  10. 1 2 3 "n-tv.de: Ford Evos Concept: Die trauen sich was". 31 August 2011. Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.