Ford EVs Can Stay Charged In Cold Weather
Published Thursday, 31 March, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: New Inventory, Green, News.
According to an article in USA Today, an electric version of the Ford Focus compact will use an advanced liquid-heating system that will allow for longer battery life. Warmer batteries mean better range.
"Batteries are similar to people as they both achieve maximum performance working under moderate, unchanged temperatures," said Sherif Marakby, Ford's electrification Programs chief. "Using liquid-heated battery system allows Ford to keep the Focus Electric's battery at a moderate temperature and…