The firstuse of thehybridelectricdrivetechnologywill be inthe Non-Line-of-SightCannon (NLOS-C) -- the lead FCS ground combat vehicle slated to begininitialproduction in 2008.
The Ford Fusion Energi joins the C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric as the company's third vehicle with a charging connector and access to California's HOV lanes.
Because owners plug in to charge the advanced lithium-ion battery in C-MAX Energi, the vehicle is able to achieve increased electric mode and total range.