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An eco-friendly Ford Focus Flexi-Fuel Vehicle (FFV) is being tested in the UK in preparation for a delivery of a 40-strong fleet next year.
05/09/2005 | 16:57
An eco-friendly Ford Focus Flexi-Fuel Vehicle (FFV) is being tested in the UK in preparation for a delivery of a 40-strong fleet next year.
The 1.8 litre Focus FFV runs on either E85 bioethanol, which is produced by wheat, or petrol in the same fuel tank, offering an overall 70 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to a petrol only model.
The first batch of the vehicle – which is priced at £14,095 – will be sent to members of a Biofuel project in the west country, with members including Somerset County Council and Avon and Somerset Police.
Ford hopes the Somerset pioneers will spark a more widespread trend in the FFV and bioethanol, which can also be produced with crops such as sugar beet.
Commenting on the scheme, Paul Thomas, Ford of Britain managing director, said: "As number one in the car and commercial vehicle markets, Ford is expected to lead in the alternative fuel market also. Our customers should not be making any compromise for green motoring.
"With the Flexi-Fuel new Ford Focus we are offering the performance and handling of the UK's favourite car with the option of filling up with bioethanol as the fuel becomes more available. We believe this will happen as more and more vehicle fleets - and eventually private buyers - come to see the benefits of this renewable fuel."
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