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Terminal Velocity: Ford C-Max Energi To Vie With Volt, Prius

Forbes -- One of the most interesting battles of the new car-model year will be a three-way title fight in the plug-in hybrid segment among Ford’s new C-Max Energi, the new Prius plug-in and the reigning champion (and only real contestant until now), the Chevrolet Volt.

Ford announced suggested pricing starting at $33,745 the other day and provided some glimpses into its go-to-market strategy for Energi. Ford also will be launching a conventional C-Max hybrid.

For Energi, the company is emphasizing the car’s smaller battery system than Volt. This means Energi purchasers are eligible only for half the tax credit of Volt purchasers and will be stuck with much shorter battery-only range.

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Submitted Jul 30, 2012 By: Mudsprings

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TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,515 Points:531,510 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 6:46:51 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse With max range of electric-only for the three at less than 40 miles, they are still very much niche cars for the tree-hugging group.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,953 Points:2,114,690 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 5:38:07 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Im staying OUT of that fight ... at $33+K!
BburgCW Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,686 Points:1,176,630 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 6:56:23 PM Ignore BburgCW Report Abuse Choice is good!
BlueberryFocus All-Star Author Rochester Posts:553 Points:128,085 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:35:45 PM Ignore BlueberryFocus Report Abuse I look at ford and the longer I stare the more I realize they are one of the most progressive auto manufactures out there.
jbrad4 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:798 Points:472,885 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 10:57:53 AM Ignore jbrad4 Report Abuse Volt will remain the leader for a while in this area.
twinfanMN Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,616 Points:453,215 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 8:36:00 AM Ignore twinfanMN Report Abuse Forty miles is the best you can get out of a charge and you have to spend 35k? I thought they were better than that.
MontanaMac Champion Author Washington Posts:1,736 Points:410,050 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 8:32:40 AM Ignore MontanaMac Report Abuse Ford will spank the Volt.
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,332 Points:162,475 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 8:17:17 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse Who wants to vie with these overpriced lemons?
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,639 Points:1,867,175 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 7:21:41 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse Because of the 7500 credit to consumers these car companies are pricing these vehicles at least 5000 or more than what they should be
batloverNM Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:3,938 Points:1,393,365 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 7:17:11 AM Ignore batloverNM Report Abuse The cars will get better and less expensive. Your gasoline powered car wasn't perfect when it came out either!
1momsunshine Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,475 Points:997,555 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 7:00:10 AM Ignore 1momsunshine Report Abuse Need to make cars get better
rbrk02 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:5,725 Points:814,305 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 6:52:10 AM Ignore rbrk02 Report Abuse I'll pass on EV's.
ForeignBody All-Star Author Georgia Posts:517 Points:426,150 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 6:51:40 AM Ignore ForeignBody Report Abuse Crazy price which will never work if you try to calculate payback.
rvn4me Champion Author Texas Posts:5,576 Points:1,490,090 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 5:52:16 AM Ignore rvn4me Report Abuse Sorry, I dont want one
speedraider Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,658 Points:1,641,970 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 5:51:45 AM Ignore speedraider Report Abuse ok
ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,355 Points:578,640 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 5:39:38 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse That's a whole lot 0f cash!!
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 5:15:05 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse not sure it will be a payback scenario... but my commmute is 30 miles each way...
Mark8601 All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:913 Points:378,765 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 4:04:09 AM Ignore Mark8601 Report Abuse Alot of money for a car with a VERY short range.Not sure why they would even be called Hybrids
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,307 Points:954,625 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 3:28:05 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse no thanks, in Canada would be over $40,000 ...will stick with $21,000 Prius C [Edited by: Evilmaddog at 7/30/2012 4:32:22 AM EST]
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,497 Points:1,355,960 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 2:59:29 AM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Can't wait to test drive the Ford C-Max Energi.
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,382 Points:1,352,705 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:54:16 AM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse None of them are within my range.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,701 Points:1,688,855 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:53:34 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse OK MUD; if you want a car mortgage.
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,678 Points:1,618,095 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:35:33 AM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse That is a whole lot of money.
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,937 Points:1,711,145 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:19:41 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse total cost of ownership to think about. 10 year, 20 year.
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,513 Points:1,036,975 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:16:46 AM Ignore leemun Report Abuse Hard to believe that anyone who counting the cost or considering the usefulness would buy any one of these.
72_Monte Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,755 Points:1,992,785 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:14:01 AM Ignore 72_Monte Report Abuse HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Now there's a funny one! The Ford C-Max and the Volt vying for anything...
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,698 Points:728,915 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:09:53 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse I don'tunderstand coming out with a vehicle with less tax credit and battery.
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,060 Points:1,765,270 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:08:17 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Again, follow the old saying: Count the cost before you buy.
Badjef Champion Author Florida Posts:4,030 Points:814,915 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:04:54 AM Ignore Badjef Report Abuse Eventually, there will be no rebates or credits for hybrids and electrics.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,405 Points:476,720 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:04:43 AM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse still a tad high for me!
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,045 Points:599,650 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:01:49 AM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse ok.
rollercoaster All-Star Author Hartford Posts:502 Points:567,660 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 12:00:02 AM Ignore rollercoaster Report Abuse ok
koikaze Veteran Author Sacramento Posts:397 Points:110,075 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:58:50 PM Ignore koikaze Report Abuse WHeres the leaf..oh waits thats in its own league
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,731 Points:1,973,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:58:15 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse The Volt looks good to me but all the prices are too rich for my blood.
langolera Champion Author Akron Posts:1,746 Points:663,055 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:57:41 PM Ignore langolera Report Abuse ok
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,966 Points:1,777,355 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:56:30 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse The price still needs too fall lower in order for me to buy one.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,607 Points:1,547,050 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:55:48 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse There is nothing like competition to keep everyone honest!
69Bonne Champion Author Gary Posts:1,135 Points:470,125 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:54:46 PM Ignore 69Bonne Report Abuse Why even buy a car when you can only get 15 miles on the battery. I would like 150-200 miles to make it worthwhile to buy one of these cars.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,475 Points:1,668,445 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:53:10 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Looks like Ford got better Idea'd by Chevy's VOLT! Loser on this one!
spunky4443 Champion Author Washington Posts:5,281 Points:1,329,695 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:52:22 PM Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse I would think about buying this car, if my 6 foot 3 inch frame could fit into the car and be comfortable, the Prius is not fit for my Body.
Rooster922 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:3,773 Points:653,145 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:52:09 PM Ignore Rooster922 Report Abuse Go for it.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,635 Points:2,078,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:51:08 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse This doesn't sound positive news for Ford, on the shorter battery range. And isn't the price a bit "pricey"?