Ford reveals the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept

Ford Motor’s C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is a sun-powered vehicle which has the potential to deliver the best of what a plug-in hybrid offers. And it can do all this without turning to an electric grid for fuel.

The Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept uses solar power by using a special concentrator that acts like a magnifying glass. This directs intense rays to the solar panels on the vehicle roof and does away with the need to power a battery from an electrical outlet.

Ford will showcase this concept at the International CES in Las Vegas. The concept is a collaborative project of Ford, San Jose, Calif.-based SunPower Corp. and Atlanta-based Georgia Institute of Technology.

Mike Tinskey, Ford global director of vehicle electrification and infrastructure said, “Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept shines a new light on electric transportation and renewable energy. As an innovation leader, we want to further the public dialog about the art of the possible in moving the world toward a cleaner future.”