Autonomous Vehicle News
By Ben KlaymanNew Delhi: Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday its new Maverick compact pickup truck will have a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain as standard equipment, a technology choice aimed at keeping the vehicle's starting price below $20,000. "We see it certainly consistent with our strategy of leaning into electrification," he said. "Ford and other global automakers are racing to shift their gas-powered lineups to all electric under pressure from regions like Europe and China to cut vehicle emissions. Maverick will use the first Ford-developed electric motor.The hybrid version will get 40 miles per gallon in the city and offer 191 horsepower, Ford said. However, analysts expect the base model to be a rare sight on dealer lots, with $25,000 more likely what consumers pay after adding options.