(Thu 04 Mar 10)

Ford has confirmed that it plans to bring a new range of electric and hybrid vehicles to Europe in the next three years. The process will start with the introduction of a battery-powered Transit Connect light commercial vehicle in 2011, followed by an all-electric Focus in 2012 (a year after it goes on sale in North America).

Two petrol-electric hybrids, based on models not currently sold by Ford, and a plug-in hybrid will follow in 2013.

This seems to be a case of Ford offering as many different choices as it can, a point acknowledged by Global Product Development Vice-President Derrick Kuzak. "We recognise that one technology does not work for all our customers," he says.  "Our electrification strategy and plans include hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles to best meet our global customers' needs."

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