Ford Comuta

FAIRLANE CONVERTIBLE GT - 1966

Move over, EV Smart Car, here comes your granny—the Ford Comuta! Two test models of the tiny (80 inch long) electric car were built by Ford in 1967 and demonstrated in the U.S. and Britain. Powered by batteries located in the wheel hubs, the Comuta’s What were the specs on the Ford Comuta you say? The “future” of EVs had a range of 60 km (37 miles) and a top speed of 40 km/h (25 mph). The Comuta was powered by four 12-volt, 85-amp lead batteries. But, as this week's image shows, Ford's interest in alternative fuel has lasted decades. In 1967 the Ford Comuta concept vehicle was used to demonstrate the potential of the electric vehicle. With a top speed of 40mph and a total range of around 40 miles The concept Comuta car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1967 was designed to showcase the potential of electric motoring. The tiny car had a top speed of 40mph and a driving range of around 40 miles. As such Ford knew it was never going to outsell its FORD is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by releasing an historic photo each week. This week’s is of a small electric car called the Comuta. With a top speed of 40mph and a range of 40 miles it was designed for city use only. And the date of Ford's EV History. Ford has dabbled with EVs as most car makers have in the past. Does anyone remember Ford's electric Comuta released in 1967? Equipped with four lead-acid batteries connected in series to give 48 volts and had a top speed of 25 mph and a .

Ford unveiled this all-electric Comuta at the Geneva motor show. The tiny four-seater had a top speed of 40mph and a range of 40 miles. It's taken a while, but Ford is now preparing to launch an all-electric production version of the Focus in 2012. The first mass-produced electric cars are on their way to Canadian showrooms this year in the shape of the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi iMIEV and the Chevy Volt, with more to follow from other manufacturers shortly after. Now check out this granddaddy of all At the time, the president of Ford told the New York Times that "cars like the Comuta could be available in five to 10 years." Right. Did you know that Ford's first electric car, the Comuta, was released way back in 1967? It was a perfectly goofy looking thing, with a top speed of 37mph and a range of 40 miles -- if you didn't go near that top speed. More of a concept than anything .

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GALAXIE CONVERTIBLE - 1967


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