The new Focus Electric, which starts production late next year, also will provide North American and European customers:

• SmartGauge with EcoGuide LCD Instrument Cluster, which offers a multitude of customizable displays that can help the driver see real-time EV power usage to help maximize vehicle efficiency.
• Brake Coach, another smart feature that coaches the driver on how to use smooth braking to maximize the energy captured through the Regenerative Braking System. The more energy a driver captures through braking, the more energy is returned to the vehicle's battery.
• Fun-to-drive character, with agile steering and handling engineered into the vehicle to give drivers a more connected feel to the road.

Ford's shift to add electrified vehicle solutions answers increasing global trends calling for cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
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