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Old 03-20-2008, 11:21 AM
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Default Re: Invitation to Debate: HiHy vs FEH/MMH

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Originally Posted by FastMover View Post
But published data about the Ford technology, and in particular the eCVT is not so easily found. There is lots of conflicting stuff published about Ford licensing technology from Toyota, but its Ford developed. What is the eCVT technology? Is it PSD like?: belt arrangement like the Honda? (I think not); Dual Cone and Roller?, What? They publish a lot of general stuff, but I have not found a true technical discussion of it anywhere yet.
Not having friends or family working on the Escape, I can't say with certainty, but my understanding is that the first iteration of the FEH was entirely Ford developed, but the 08 introduced software developed by Toyota to manage the integration of the gas engine and electric motor.

I can tell you more about the accounting and costs of the FEH than the mechanics.
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