Does it make a difference if the burgers are veggy patties? heh heh!

But seriously...

I had the idea that Ford could make the Focus PZEV a real contender for under $1500/unit by leasing some entry-level hybrid technology from GM or Toyota. GM's BAS would easily fit into a Focus since it is compact and doesn't use very many batteries. Toyota has two possible entry-level systems Ford could potentially lease: THS-M and IISS. THS-M is similar to BAS in that it is a 48v mild-hybrid with autostop. IISS is a simple start-stop system that can power the air conditioner when stopped. IISS runs on only 4 LiIon cells. I've always had the notion that the Focus was a good candidate for hybridization.