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Ford

A new group of Ford engineers is working on advanced diesel engines and emissions controls in hopes of offering a U.S. diesel Focus despite extremely tough future emissions requirements. And Ford techies are rightly proud of their PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) Focus, powered by a lively 145-hp variation of the Global 1-4, which was introduced this spring in California, New York and Massachusetts.

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Ford’s fuel ceil car is “hybridized” with the addition of a 300V Sanyo battery pack (made up of 180 individual D-size NiMH cells) and brake-by-wire electrohydraulic regenerative braking. Both features–also found on the soon-to-come production Escape Hybrid–improve the FEV’s performance and range, which is a respectable 160-200 miles from its 5,000-psi (up from the previous 3,600-psi) hydrogen storage tank. The hydrogen ICE is seen as a potential “bridging” technology using conventional components to stimulate hydrogen infrastructure development.

Ford provided a technology tour and experimental vehicle drive opportunities as part of its ‘04 media preview. Among the latter were Ford’s third-generation Focus fuel cell electric vehicle (FEV) and a Focus wagon that Ford claims is the industry’s first driveable hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE) hybrid vehicle. Both drove reasonably well but were not quite ready for “prime time” production.

Interestingly, included among the drive vehicles was a PT Cruiser powered by a strong and civilized 119-hp Euro-spec Mercedes 4-cylinder diesel with a 5-speed manual transaxle, reportedly capable of 35-plus mpg. A future U.S. diesel option?

Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caravan feature new standard tire pressure monitor warning lamps, the ‘04 Pacifica becomes the first Chrysler vehicle with SecureShield laminated glass to reduce noise and protect against intrusions, and Dodge Ram offers new optional power adjustable pedals.

Displayed in a Town and Country minivan was an experimental Motorola Driver Advocate system, which addresses driver distraction by managing incoming information from cell phones, navigation and diagnostic/warning systems and lets the driver control these communications through a three-button mechanism on the steering wheel.

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Here’s a sampling of what they showed off.

Ford

A new group of Ford engineers is working on advanced diesel engines and emissions controls in hopes of offering a U.S. diesel Focus despite extremely tough future emissions requirements. And Ford techies are rightly proud of their PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) Focus, powered by a lively 145-hp variation of the Global 1-4, which was introduced this spring in California, New York and Massachusetts.

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Ford’s fuel ceil car is “hybridized” with the addition of a 300V Sanyo battery pack (made up of 180 individual D-size NiMH cells) and brake-by-wire electrohydraulic regenerative braking. Both features–also found on the soon-to-come production Escape Hybrid–improve the FEV’s performance and range, which is a respectable 160-200 miles from its 5,000-psi (up from the previous 3,600-psi) hydrogen storage tank. The hydrogen ICE is seen as a potential “bridging” technology using conventional components to stimulate hydrogen infrastructure development.

Ford provided a technology tour and experimental vehicle drive opportunities as part of its ‘04 media preview. Among the latter were Ford’s third-generation Focus fuel cell electric vehicle (FEV) and a Focus wagon that Ford claims is the industry’s first driveable hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE) hybrid vehicle. Both drove reasonably well but were not quite ready for “prime time” production.

Interestingly, included among the drive vehicles was a PT Cruiser powered by a strong and civilized 119-hp Euro-spec Mercedes 4-cylinder diesel with a 5-speed manual transaxle, reportedly capable of 35-plus mpg. A future U.S. diesel option?

Although a company spokesman remains mum on the subject, GM sources say there is little doubt that product czar Bob Lutz has anointed Ed Welburn as Cherry’s successor. Welburn, 52, currently is executive director-body-on-frame vehicles and would be just the sixth person in GM history to hold the job.

O’Connell reported that the company has started a fleet demonstration program in the Washington, D.C., area to obtain real-time data on fuel cell vehicles. This project is being operated by Shell Hydrogen. The centerpiece of the partnership will be a real-life demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling infrastructure technology. The demonstration will feature the nation’s first hydrogen pump at a Shell retail gas station to support GM’s fleet of fuel cell vehicles. O’Connell also commented that General Motors has entered into an agreement with Dow Chemical to apply GM fuel cell technology to a stationary application. If tests proceed according to plan, Dow could eventually use up to 35 megawatts of power generated by 500 GM fuel cell units. The installation would be at Dow’s operations in Freeport, Texas.

Lowery said that General Motors firmly believes that zero emission vehicles will become a reality. She also out-lined the company’s long-term plans for achieving this goal. GM, for the near term, will continue to refine and improve today’s technology. Next, from the middle of this decade and into the next, the company will focus on hybrid technologies. And for the long term, GM will develop and bring to market vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

The two-day meeting included several technical sessions in addition to giving participants and guests the opportunity to inspect many prototype vehicles and drive these test cars and trucks under real-time traffic conditions.

O’Connell reported that the company has started a fleet demonstration program in the Washington, D.C., area to obtain real-time data on fuel cell vehicles. This project is being operated by Shell Hydrogen. The centerpiece of the partnership will be a real-life demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling infrastructure technology. The demonstration will feature the nation’s first hydrogen pump at a Shell retail gas station to support GM’s fleet of fuel cell vehicles. O’Connell also commented that General Motors has entered into an agreement with Dow Chemical to apply GM fuel cell technology to a stationary application. If tests proceed according to plan, Dow could eventually use up to 35 megawatts of power generated by 500 GM fuel cell units. The installation would be at Dow’s operations in Freeport, Texas.

Lowery said that General Motors firmly believes that zero emission vehicles will become a reality. She also out-lined the company’s long-term plans for achieving this goal. GM, for the near term, will continue to refine and improve today’s technology. Next, from the middle of this decade and into the next, the company will focus on hybrid technologies. And for the long term, GM will develop and bring to market vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

Several names have surfaced in the last two years as candidates to replace Cherry, who is retiring after working for GM since 1962 and serving as design chief since 1992.

Nearly 100 guests took part in this two-day event at the Hudson Valley Community College. All vehicles operated extremely well without any breakdowns.

A top contender is Dave Rand, executive director-advanced design. Rand’s return to Detroit in September 2002 from a stint as general director-design at GM do Brazil led many to believe he is going to replace Cherry.

Among the vehicles on display and/or ready for test driving were: GM’s “Hy-wire” advanced concept car, the “HydroGen3″ fuel cell vehicle, a Saturn SUV equipped with the Belt-Alternator-Starter system, a Chevy truck incorporating the Flex Power System, and the Allison hybrid bus. In addition, GM displayed several other vehicles that demonstrated improvements on internal combustion and diesel power plants.

GM’s third-generation fuel cell power train was presented by its “HydroGen3″ vehicle. A stationary cutaway model of this model unit was on display.

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O’Connell reported that the company has started a fleet demonstration program in the Washington, D.C., area to obtain real-time data on fuel cell vehicles. This project is being operated by Shell Hydrogen. The centerpiece of the partnership will be a real-life demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling infrastructure technology. The demonstration will feature the nation’s first hydrogen pump at a Shell retail gas station to support GM’s fleet of fuel cell vehicles. O’Connell also commented that General Motors has entered into an agreement with Dow Chemical to apply GM fuel cell technology to a stationary application. If tests proceed according to plan, Dow could eventually use up to 35 megawatts of power generated by 500 GM fuel cell units. The installation would be at Dow’s operations in Freeport, Texas.

Lowery said that General Motors firmly believes that zero emission vehicles will become a reality. She also out-lined the company’s long-term plans for achieving this goal. GM, for the near term, will continue to refine and improve today’s technology. Next, from the middle of this decade and into the next, the company will focus on hybrid technologies. And for the long term, GM will develop and bring to market vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

Several names have surfaced in the last two years as candidates to replace Cherry, who is retiring after working for GM since 1962 and serving as design chief since 1992.

Nearly 100 guests took part in this two-day event at the Hudson Valley Community College. All vehicles operated extremely well without any breakdowns.

A top contender is Dave Rand, executive director-advanced design. Rand’s return to Detroit in September 2002 from a stint as general director-design at GM do Brazil led many to believe he is going to replace Cherry.

Among the vehicles on display and/or ready for test driving were: GM’s “Hy-wire” advanced concept car, the “HydroGen3″ fuel cell vehicle, a Saturn SUV equipped with the Belt-Alternator-Starter system, a Chevy truck incorporating the Flex Power System, and the Allison hybrid bus. In addition, GM displayed several other vehicles that demonstrated improvements on internal combustion and diesel power plants.

GM’s third-generation fuel cell power train was presented by its “HydroGen3″ vehicle. A stationary cutaway model of this model unit was on display.

The key technical briefing was given by Elizabeth Lowery, vice president of environment and energy, and Daniel O’Connell, staff systems engineer at GM’s Global Alternative Propulsion Center.