Ford Sees Plug-In Hybrids in 5 to 10 Years
Date: 11-Jul-07
Country: US
"Within five to ten years we will start to see this technology in our hands," Mulally said at an event to mark a partnership between Ford and Southern California Edison to explore the feasibility of the rechargeable electric vehicles.
When asked if that meant plug-in hybrids would be available on showroom floors, Mulally said yes.
Mulally declined to give a more precise production target.
"I can't go further than that," he said. "We will know a lot more in the next few years."
The remarks were the first time the No. 2 US automaker has offered a timeline for producing plug-in hybrid vehicles, which many environmental advocates see as the best available technology to reduce gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.