Ford unveils plug-in, cloud connected concept car

Set to make its official debut at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt later this month, The Evos boasts four gullwing doors and connects to the cloud. "The Ford Evos concept unites three key elements which are at the core of our One Ford global product strategy: outstanding design, smart technologies and fuel economy leadership," said Derrick Kuzak, group vp of global product development. The concept features a state of the art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 'powersplit' hybrid architecture which is designed to allow the electric motor and petrol engine to work together or separately to maximise efficiency. According to Ford, the cloud optimised powertrain automatically 'knows' when to save energy and switch modes, and utilises information about the vehicle's predicted travel route, any emission zone restrictions during the journey and current weather conditions. "With its leading edge 'cloud optimised' hybrid powertrain offering outstanding efficiency and range with supreme driving enjoyment, the Ford Evos concept highlights our vision for greener, smarter vehicles with outstanding customer appeal," concluded Kuzak.