Ford Jumps On EV Bandwagon, Even Created Hybrid Mustang With V8 Power

The world is moving on from gas-guzzling vehicles to more environmentally friendly sets of wheels, which is why companies like Ford are now jumping on the bandwagon of the inevitable. However, this is a big risk for a company that caters largely to consumers who want power from their vehicles. By offering a hybrid Mustang that the company promises will deliver V8 performance, Ford is hoping to find a compromise that its loyal consumers can accept.

Ford previously promised to invest $4.5 billion in the research and production of plug-in, as well as hybrid vehicles, Forbes reports. This investment is expected to yield 13 types of the vehicles over the span of five years. According to the company’s chief executive, Mark Fields, this is simply Ford’s way of keeping up with the changing industry.

Fields also predicted that there will be more green vehicles produced than gasoline ones in a matter of 15 years. This bodes well for earth warriors but not for companies that refuse to adapt to the shifting landscape.

One of the more controversial propositions that Ford has on the table is the hybrid Mustang that is meant to run on both gas and electricity. The company wants to reassure fans of the iconic American muscle car, however, that its power won’t suffer. Even though there will be less gasoline involved, Ford is promising V8 performance with the vehicle, CNN reports.

The car maker did not provide more details with regards to the kind of engine that the hybrid unit will have under its hood. Right now, Mustangs can be bought with both V6 and V8 engines revving to race, but those are units that provide performance based on their names. There is a huge difference between having the power of a V8 engine and being able to produce a V8-like performance.