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 Ford Mulling Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle - Exec DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. is considering the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles in an effort to provide alternate energy sources, the director of the automakers hybrid program said Tuesday. Re-Volting: Ford considering a Plug-in Hybrid Last week Ford unveiled the Airstream concept at the Detroit Auto Show, which marked its first public attempt at a plug-in hybrid. Like the Chevy Volt, its primarily battery-powered with an auxiliary power unit to charge the battery on the go. Ford Considers Plug-In Hybrid The automaker retreats on hybrid SUVs while joining Toyota, Nissan and GM in embracing vehicles that can be plugged in to recharge batteries. In Autopia. Ford mulls plug-in hybrid vehicle Companys hybrid vehicle program director says biggest challenge is developing battery technology. Auto show notebook: Ford Interceptor flexes; Nissans Bevel is a toolbox to go In an auto show that hasnt seen much muscle, Ford offers its new Interceptor concept, a full-size sedan with a big V-8 under the hood. Toyota-Ford: No Merger, Lots of Options Alternatives include rebadging the Prius, co-producing cars in emerging markets, or assembling Toyotas at Fords U.S. factories Toyota: Extend hybrid tax credit Toyota wants an extension of a federal tax credit that has delivered savings of up to $3,150 to buyers of hybrid cars. But some of Toyotas rivals even those that make hybrids arent as enthusiastic. Toyota open to wider tie-up with Ford TOKYO:Toyota Motor Corp is open to a broader partnership with Ford Motor Co if the struggling US auto maker asks, the Nikkei business daily reported yesterday, citing an interview with its president. Toyota prepared to forge a technical alliance with Ford Toyota, the worlds second-biggest carmaker, would be open to a partnership with Ford if its US rival offered the right terms, the president of the Japanese company said.... • Toyota would consider Ford partnership if conditions right Toyota is willing to consider a broader partnership with Ford if the U.S. automaker requests it and the conditions were right, the companys president said in a newspaper interview published Wednesday. | ||