Ford Vehicle

Ford’s experience with hybrid technology in the groundbreaking Escape Hybrid is combined with new advancements in high voltage Lithium Ion batteries to create the new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). As part of a unique partnership between the automotive and utility industries, Southern California Edison will take possession of the first Ford PHEV for its research and demonstration fleet.

Ford and Southern California Edison are combining their expertise to develop technology, business models, understanding of consumer usage patterns and the relationship between the vehicle and the electric grid to advance the commercialization of plug-in technology. Executives will be on hand for interviews. Short drives will be available for photo opportunities.