Posted by Funkyguy on January 25, 2007 1:27 PM
Ford may be trying hard to break even in the markets, but that hasnt stopped the Ford engineers and designers from giving freedom to their imaginations. Coming up with a superb concept such as the Airstream, it shows that there is still potential for the American car makers to get even or move one up on the Japanese behemoths. The beauty will supposedly operate on hydrogen hybrid fuel cell powertrain, This advanced fuel cell system is half the weight and cost of today’s fuel cells and can operate in the dead of winter. That is an important step forward since most fuel cells seem to give up when the temperature drops.
The car will also have a floating instrument panel as well as something like four point safety belts - as opposed to the three point belts that are currently common place. When the Airstream is not in motion, the front passengers can rotate their chairs around completely to face the ones at the back. Also present at the rear is one heck of an entertainment system which has a 360 degree screen for watching movies and playing games. This unique screen can also create ambient mood settings such as a modern lava lamp and virtual fire.
The Ford Airstream Concept’s doors are asymmetric as well, allowing for easy loading of passengers and cargo. In addition to the driver’s side hatch, the passenger side features a power clamshell door that runs two-thirds the length of the vehicle. A three-door hatch finishes the rear of the Ford crossover.



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