Ford P2000 Hybrid
 
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The final hybrid is Ford’s P2000, which I wanted to included because I think it’s a good example of the compact packaging and light weight possible with a hybrid powertrain. The car is smaller than a Taurus, has about the same interior space, and weights just 906 kg, compared to 1503 for the 1997 Taurus GL.  About 16 of these hybrids will actually be built and tested, presumably with a diesel genset running at about 44% efficiency. Ford expects up to 68 mpg in the city and 71 mpg on the highway from what they call a “Low Storage Requirement”powertrain.

So if we look some distance into the future, it’s easy to imagine a hybrid power system that is even smaller and lighter than today’s power systems - and perhaps even less costly to build.  A perfected hybrid vehicle could be three times more efficient than today’s cars, and virtually environmentally benign.  Like today’s cars, the range of a hybrid built according to modern design practices is limited only by the amount of fuel on board.