Ford going green

Eco technology also called as sustainable technology uses different form of energy like wind, solar power and converts it into usable form like electricity. It only brings to use the renewable energy instead of the fossil fuels that are not only renewable but are also increasing the carbon content on the planet that leads to global warming. People have now realized that how important it is to save these fossil fuels that are depleting at a rapid rate or else the future ahead does not seem to be bright. Using eco technology as an alternative is one of the best ways to do so. While putting it to use for various purposes, the consumers started demanding the car manufacturers as well to develop eco cars. Thus car manufacturers started developing cars based on green technology and the world saw the advent of electric and hybrid cars.

The cars based on hybrid engines was available since the year 1997 which was launched by Toyota but back then they were not so popular. There were basically two main reasons for that; one the fuels were available at very low prices and these hybrid cars were expensive. Now Ford has also entered the market of hybrid cars with its new model the Ford C-Max. The world will see the launch of this vehicle in late 2012 or early 2013 and is assumed to give a tough time to its competitors. The car will be assembled in US that will also boost up the country's economy creating many job opportunities. Ford is taking its endeavor quite seriously as the factory in which the cars will be manufactured also use machines that bring into use renewable energies only. The C-MAX will use lithium-ion batteries which are lighter in weight and are smaller too. The engine will be based on the V4 Atkinson-cycle. The car could be run in the electric mode up to a certain speed and after that the tradition engine takes over especially on faster speeds. The car will be available in two variants – a hybrid version and a plug-in hybrid version. Both the cars are assumed to four-seaters. The plug-in version will have an option for quick recharge by plugging it into a 120 volt outlet. The car is also expected to give a fuel efficiency of up to forty seven miles per gallon or even higher. The car has already created some buzz in the automobile industry and people are eagerly waiting for it.