英语六级阅读 Ford to develop electric vehicle
2009-01-12来源:和谐英语
Ford Motor Company, one of the U.S. Big Three, announced at the North American International Auto Show(NAIAS) on Sunday a plan to bring pure battery-powered vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrid vehicles to market.
The plan signals the next phase in Ford's commitment to deliver the best or among the best fuel efficiency with every new vehicle it introduces and to make fuel efficiency solutions affordable for millions of customers.
"Ford is heading in the direction America and our customers want us to go, which is a green, high-tech and global future," said Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford at a press conference.www.hxen.net
"I think that is where society would like to see the entire industry go, and Ford is going to lead that charge," he added.
To start, Ford will introduce in North America: A new battery electric commercial van in 2010; A new battery electric small car in 2011 to be developed jointly with Magna International; Next-generation hybrid vehicles, including a plug-in version. These vehicles pave the way for additional applications in the future, using Ford's high-volume global small car and midsize car platforms.
The electric vehicle will have a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge, without using a single drop of gasoline. Ford is partnering with high-tech partners to bring electric-powered vehicles to market quickly and more affordably.
The plan signals the next phase in Ford's commitment to deliver the best or among the best fuel efficiency with every new vehicle it introduces and to make fuel efficiency solutions affordable for millions of customers.
"Ford is heading in the direction America and our customers want us to go, which is a green, high-tech and global future," said Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford at a press conference.www.hxen.net
"I think that is where society would like to see the entire industry go, and Ford is going to lead that charge," he added.
To start, Ford will introduce in North America: A new battery electric commercial van in 2010; A new battery electric small car in 2011 to be developed jointly with Magna International; Next-generation hybrid vehicles, including a plug-in version. These vehicles pave the way for additional applications in the future, using Ford's high-volume global small car and midsize car platforms.
The electric vehicle will have a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge, without using a single drop of gasoline. Ford is partnering with high-tech partners to bring electric-powered vehicles to market quickly and more affordably.
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