Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
#1
01-06-2006, 11:01 AM
Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
I would. 
It looks unique ... but then so do all the concepts.
It looks unique ... but then so do all the concepts.Ford hopes its Reflex concept shows that small cars can be bold, American and innovative. Ford thinks the concept will be one of the stars of the Detroit show. Reflex features a diesel-electric hybrid system using diesel, electric and solar power. This combination of power can deliver maximum fuel economy – up to 65 mpg, says Ford – without compromising performance.
The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.
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The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.
Read more...
#2
01-06-2006, 11:38 AM
Re: Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
Now THIS appeals to me!
I need to read more on this.
I've been considering starting a thread on the ultimate hypermiling vehicle. About the only thing I could add would be that BMW auxuilary steam engine that recovers the heat from the ICE...
I need to read more on this.
I've been considering starting a thread on the ultimate hypermiling vehicle. About the only thing I could add would be that BMW auxuilary steam engine that recovers the heat from the ICE...
#3
01-06-2006, 11:44 AM
Re: Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
Interesting ideas. I'm sure the solar thing is just PR but this is the type of hybrid I want. Sleek but efficient that would be cool. Forget the fast thing its over :-)
#4
01-06-2006, 11:47 AM
Re: Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
The doors are a little too FNF for me, but overall the car gets a 
A carbon-fiber Daihatsu UFE-III body, a 0.5L common rail diesel engine, a BMW Turbosteamer regenerator, a Toyota HSD drivetrain, a plug-in-able lithium sulfur battery pack, and some triple-junction solar panels on the roof 
Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
've been considering starting a thread on the ultimate hypermiling vehicle. About the only thing I could add would be that BMW auxuilary steam engine that recovers the heat from the ICE...
Last edited by Sledge; 01-06-2006 at 11:54 AM.
#5
01-06-2006, 11:52 AM
Re: Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
It think Ford should also offer this kind of powerplant in a Mustang....
#6
01-06-2006, 12:05 PM
Re: Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
Originally Posted by Sledge
...A carbon-fiber Daihatsu UFE-III body, a 0.5L common rail diesel engine, a BMW Turbosteamer regenerator, a Toyota HSD drivetrain, a plug-in-able lithium sulfur battery pack, and some triple-junction solar panels on the roof
I think this could get tweaked a bit with an enhanced IMA that would allow limited EV mode and a 6-speed transmission.
If you opted for an extreme measure, replace the two rear tires with just one....
#9
01-06-2006, 03:49 PM
Re: Would you consider a Ford Reflex?
I wonder if they got the 2+1 seating idea from a Volvo concept car (which Ford owns)?
I'd like to know more about the solar cells - for it, but doubt it will help a lot.
Until/unless fuel cell vehicles are practicle, this is probably going to be the ultimate fuel mizer. Shame that it has to be so complex.
I'd like to know more about the solar cells - for it, but doubt it will help a lot.
Until/unless fuel cell vehicles are practicle, this is probably going to be the ultimate fuel mizer. Shame that it has to be so complex.
