The background of Ford's electric vehicle research work is presented along with a discussion of the motivation for continued elecric vehicle experimentation. The types of powertrain systems and componentry under investigation are discussed and selected Ford test vehicle projects are described. Some of the challenges and significant technological problems facing the successful development of electric vehicles are highlighted.


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    Title :

    Electric vehicle research at Ford Motor Company


    Additional title:

    Elektrofahrzeug-Forschung bei der Ford Motor Company


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 11 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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