MILD HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE GUIDE

A Mild Hybrid Vehicle (mHEV) incorporates a small electric motor and battery to help improve the engine’s power and efficiency. An mHEV can’t be driven on electric power alone, but provides additional support to the engine, helping to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emission figures.

HOW DO MILD HYBRID CARS WORK?

The internal combustion engine is assisted by an electric motor. At low speed, or when stationary, the engine can switch itself off and the 48V starter-generator seamlessly restarts when needed. The separate 48V Li-ion battery is automatically recharged by regenerative braking during coasting and braking.

ADDED FUEL EFFICIENCY

Mild Hybrid powertrains can be a cost-effective way to join the electric revolution. They are also a great option for people who do a lot of shorter journeys, especially around town and at lower average speeds. Ford offer both Petrol and Diesel Mild Hybrid powertrains. EcoBoost Hybrid is available on Fiesta, Focus & Puma with our 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Using the latest Euro 6 diesel technology, EcoBlue Hybrid is available on selected models across the Transit range.

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ECOBOOST HYBRID REGENERATIVE BRAKING

By combining award winning EcoBoost engine technology with an electric motor and a 48-volt mHEV battery, the Ford EcoBoost Hybrid delivers improved power and efficiency, while reducing emissions. The Mild Hybrid powertrain can’t be driven solely on electric power; instead the electric motor provides additional support to the petrol engine when needed and uses regenerative braking technology to recharge the battery.

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