djc Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 It is reported that the new 4th generation Ford Focus will be unveiled next week and begins European production June 2018 in Germany, while U.S. spec version production commences in China. In at least some markets there will be a 48volt hybrid version by 2020 with high horsepower. Perhaps the batteries are next to the drive motors in such systems - the much lower voltage means much higher current flows for the same power transfer, and so requires heavy and expensive large diameter cables. "...the Ford Motor Company will kick off production of the all-new Focus at the Saarlouis Body and Assembly Plant in Germany in June 2018. The five-door hatchback and family-oriented station wagon will be manufactured in Europe, with the U.S.-spec sedan to shift production to the Changan plant in China.The Focus RS, on the other hand, is expected to arrive in 2020. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost is rumored to soldier on, but for a change, it’s supposed to be paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that will push output into 400 PS (395 bhp) territory." https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2019-ford-focus-iv-teased-on-video-ahead-of-april-10th-reveal-in-germany-124754.html obob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZgman Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Cables or bus bars... ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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