The Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 shows one of the ways Ford is advancing environmental innovation with the goal of offering vehicles with zero impact on the environment. Multiple technologies, including hydrogen fuel cells, hybrids, E85 ethanol, clean diesels, bio-diesels, advanced engine and transmission technologies allow a flexible approach that balances customer needs, environmental impact and shareholder interests.

Ford Motor Company currently has a fleet of 30 hydrogen-powered Focus fuel cell vehicles on the road as part of a worldwide, seven-city program to conduct real world testing of fuel cell technology. The 30-car fleet has accumulated nearly 580,000 miles since its inception in 2005.

Ford also is conducting tests with the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Ford Edge with HySeries Drive. The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive uses a series electric drivetrain with an onboard hydrogen fuel cell generator to give the vehicle a range of 225 miles with zero emissions.

Ford currently offers gasoline-electric hybrids including the Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The company will also offer hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan in 2008.

Ford Fusion 999 Specifications

Electrical Drive System: 400 kW
Cd: 0.21
Length: 196 inches
Width: 72 inches
Wheelbase: 113 inches
Weight: 6,700 lbs
Ground Clearance: 2.0 inches
Fuel Cell System: Ballard 350 kW
Transmission: Ricardo, 6-speed manual, sourced from Ford GT
Clutch: Tilton Carbon / Carbon
Cooling System: 400-liter ice water reservoir
Emissions: H2O
Hydrogen Fuel Storage: 1.8 kg Gaseous Hydrogen @ 5,000 PSI
Heliox Fuel Storage: 18 kg Gaseous Heliox @ 2,400 PSI
Chassis: 1.75 inch OD custom tube frame
Brake System: 2 parachutes, Wilwood ventilated discs