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" The introduction of the Ford Evos Concept is less about an actual vehicle that the Blue Oval will produce and more about three distinct messages involving the company&amp;#039;s approach to future offerings. These messages of this pure design study center on design, powertrains and connectivity.   Video window may take a few moments to load...          &amp;quot;The Ford Evos Concept unites three key elements which are at the core of our One Ford global product strategy: outstanding design, smart technologies and fuel economy leadership,&amp;quot; said Derrick Kuzak, Ford&amp;#039;s group vice president of Global Product Development. &amp;quot;While you will never see this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products around the world will display many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies it showcases.&amp;quot;   As a design exercise, the Evos advances Ford&amp;#039;s kinetic design theme that has been successful in Europe and is now, with the introduction of the Fiesta and Focus, becoming a part of the design language for domestic product\u2014although execs stress that this style is reserved for global products geared to the mass market. Specialty models like the Mustang and F-150 pickup will retain a more American flavor.            Built on a compact chassis, the Evos offers Fusion level of cabin comfort in a package roughly the size of the Focus. Of course, the gullwing doors aren&amp;#039;t suited for production but nonetheless are clever in execution, especially the rear portals that take the rear fenders along for the ride when raised. But the overall athletic look of the car in profile, the thin slits for lighting front and rear and, most important of all, a single-frame grille opening (as opposed to the current two-piece openings), will be incorporated across the board on future Ford product. In fact, the front of the Evos already bears a striking resemblance to the face-lifted 2013 Ford Taurus, shown during this year&amp;#039;s New York Auto Show.   The rear of the Ford Evos Concept includes sleek LED taillights, a large central exhaust, and a steeply raked rear screen. &amp;quot;We wanted the Ford Evos Concept to give a clear message about where Ford design is heading\u2014shaping vehicles that are fun to drive, have a strong premium visual appeal, and above all, are stunningly beautiful,&amp;quot; said J Mays, Ford&amp;#039;s Design boss. But most of all, no matter the segment, Mays wants all of Ford&amp;#039;s design to send a message that these are premium products.            Hybrid Powertrain   Beneath the hood of the Evos, Ford is showcasing its next generation of hybrid powerplants, which feature a plug-in capability. This unit is similar to the one unveiled in the C-Max Energi, a small minivan shown during the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and slated to go on sale next year. An Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine is coupled to an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack enabling a range of more than 500 miles, along with an electric-only drive mode similar to the Chevy Volt&amp;#039;s. However, Ford is mum on the range of this pure electric mode as well as recharge times for the battery.   In addition to showcasing in-car technology that monitors the driver and adapts the cabin accordingly, the Ford Evos also uses cloud computing to integrate it into the customer&amp;#039;s digital lifestyle. For instance, if you&amp;#039;re listening to a certain song or digital radio station in your house, the same station or music, through cloud connectivity, would be automatically on in the car. The Evos can also check weather and traffic conditions, or synch your appointment book and notify you when you need to leave to be on time.            Other features include a mode where the car senses that it&amp;#039;s being driven hard through corners; at this point, the instrument panel will display a minimum of gauges to minimize distraction, plus automatically put the driver&amp;#039;s connected smartphone into a &amp;quot;Do Not Disturb&amp;quot; mode. The Evos could also potentially `learn&amp;#039; your driving habits and routine routes, and tailor engine power to maximize performance and fuel efficiency.   This question remains: Will customers want to buy a car that is smarter than them? "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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