Ford Bronco Sport Hybrid Prototype Potentially Spotted Testing

[ScareCrow]

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Ford Authority spies have spotted what could potentially be a hybrid version of the rugged crossover, which has a few interesting details that provide hints as to what lurks underneath.

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[bjbena]

I can't imagine Ford NOT using the Escape/Maverick's 2.5L Hybrid motor.

 

[13MikeH]

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It makes the most sense of the two available broncos...however I am still not on board. This whole hybrid stuff, it isn't 'ready'. We simply don't have the ability to fuel all the electric vehicles...what do you do with the batteries once they discharge to a point of unserviceable? How many resources are needed to create those batteries?
And as of today's news...Michigan expecting rolling blackouts this summer due to strain on their...wait for it...RENEWABLE ENERGY which can't keep up as summer demands will surpass available storage. As many power plants jump on the green death bandwagon, they can't produce/store/deliver enough energy to meet the current needs. As many plants have shut OFF coal and natural gas...they have no backup in place. Until they are READY to replace...it's not ready.

 

[bjbena]

It makes the most sense of the two available broncos...however I am still not on board. This whole hybrid stuff, it isn't 'ready'. We simply don't have the ability to fuel all the electric vehicles...what do you do with the batteries once they discharge to a point of unserviceable? How many resources are needed to create those batteries?
And as of today's news...Michigan expecting rolling blackouts this summer due to strain on their...wait for it...RENEWABLE ENERGY which can't keep up as summer demands will surpass available storage. As many power plants jump on the green death bandwagon, they can't produce/store/deliver enough energy to meet the current needs. As many plants have shut OFF coal and natural gas...they have no backup in place. Until they are READY to replace...it's not ready.

Somewhat agree, though, a lot of those points are moot as a hybrid is self regenerating and does not reply on power from the power grid.

Overall, straight hybrids have been around for sometime and they have proven to be fuel misers in certain scenarios. Look at the former Prius C with 50+mpg, the Fusion Hybrid @40+mpg, etc, etc, etc ...

I do completely agree with your second paragraph. Power suppliers are definitely not ready to go green.

I'm definitely intrigued how it's speculated the Escape's AWD system may work in the BS. The Escape's system is definitely not for off-road use as in the BS, even non-BLs models. It's more of a security blanket for on-road, slippery paved roads.

 

[vxarctic]

It makes the most sense of the two available broncos...however I am still not on board. This whole hybrid stuff, it isn't 'ready'. We simply don't have the ability to fuel all the electric vehicles...what do you do with the batteries once they discharge to a point of unserviceable? How many resources are needed to create those batteries?
And as of today's news...Michigan expecting rolling blackouts this summer due to strain on their...wait for it...RENEWABLE ENERGY which can't keep up as summer demands will surpass available storage. As many power plants jump on the green death bandwagon, they can't produce/store/deliver enough energy to meet the current needs. As many plants have shut OFF coal and natural gas...they have no backup in place. Until they are READY to replace...it's not ready.

You don't plug in hybrids, they don't wall charge the electricity is generated from the gas engine. Also claiming the gas emissions environmental impact is the lesser evil the over concerns of the possible environmental impact of the batteries doesn't make sense either. Hybrid are cheaper for your wallet long term so just go with that. Lithium batteries can be recycled as well, there was even a few articles released this year about how recycled lithium batteries can out preform fresh ones. They've even started the process of pulling lithium from water instead of mining it. No technology is without its down side. But at the end of the day what counts for most is what makes sense with your wallet. Hybrids are very practical for the times.

 

[Tigger]

I’m for my Bronco Sport being a non-plug-in and getting 40+ mpg. I hope that hybrid comes to fruition in 2024; or at least orders starting in 2024.

 

[Mark S.]

You don't plug in hybrids...

Some hybrids can be plugged-in to recharge the batteries.

 

[vxarctic]

Some hybrids can be plugged-in to recharge the batteries.

Yeah. I think maybe the old Escape and Fusion hybrids had plug options too, but I don't see any of that on the current generations. I don't believe plugging them in was something you had to do either, was more like a top-off option?

 

[Mark S.]

Yeah. I think maybe the old Escape and Fusion hybrids had plug options too, but I don't see any of that on the current generations.

https://www.ford.com/powertrains/plugin-hybrid-vehicles/

 

[vxarctic]

https://www.ford.com/powertrains/plugin-hybrid-vehicles/

Yeah, those. They're not available anymore.

 

[69cuda340s]

Yeah, those. They're not available anymore.

Ford list a '22 Escape Plug in Hybrid on their web site.

 

[vxarctic]

Ford list a '22 Escape Plug in Hybrid on their web site.

Cool you found one!

 

[Mark S.]

Yeah, those. They're not available anymore.

https://www.ford.com/suvs-crossovers/escape/models/escape-se-plug-in-hybrid/

 

[NEFKANO]

So I guess if this Hybrid Bronco Sport comes to fruition all of us driving around in our 2.0 liter 4 bangers will be frowned upon as the gas guzzlers that we are...lol

And here I thought I was Lessing my carbon footprint when I traded in my Hemi-Powered Dodge Ram for my Baby Bronco... Ugh, I tried

 

[rootdoc]

I’m for my Bronco Sport being a non-plug-in and getting 40+ mpg. I hope that hybrid comes to fruition in 2024; or at least orders starting in 2024.

That's my plan, too.

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