“With so many of us accustomed to recharging mobile electronics on a daily basis, we’re confident our customers will take to the vehicle recharging process just as easily, because that’s exactly what it is – easy,” said Nancy Gioia, Ford Director of Global Electrification.
When plugged in, the onboard charger converts AC power from the electric grid to DC power to charge the battery pack. Through the help of LG Chem, the Focus Electric will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery system. It uses heated and cooled liquid to help maximize the life of the battery and improve the driving range.
The active cooling system heats or cools liquid before it is pumped through passages in the battery pack. It uses a high-voltage controller specifically designed for electric vehicle applications.
Essentially, what this means is that on colder days, the heated liquid will warm the batteries, keeping them at a temperature that will allow accepting an energy charge as efficiently as possible and provide enough discharge for the vehicle. And on hot days, the chilled liquid will dissipate heat.
The battery pack has a total energy capacity of 23 kWh and is estimated that, based on an average of $0.11 per kWh, it will cost about $2-$3 to charge.
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When plugged in, the onboard charger converts AC power from the electric grid to DC power to charge the battery pack. Through the help of LG Chem, the Focus Electric will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery system. It uses heated and cooled liquid to help maximize the life of the battery and improve the driving range.
The active cooling system heats or cools liquid before it is pumped through passages in the battery pack. It uses a high-voltage controller specifically designed for electric vehicle applications.
Essentially, what this means is that on colder days, the heated liquid will warm the batteries, keeping them at a temperature that will allow accepting an energy charge as efficiently as possible and provide enough discharge for the vehicle. And on hot days, the chilled liquid will dissipate heat.
The battery pack has a total energy capacity of 23 kWh and is estimated that, based on an average of $0.11 per kWh, it will cost about $2-$3 to charge.
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| Photo: Ford |