jpd80 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Mar 17, 2017 | DEARBORN, Mich. Inspired by Nature, Focus Electric Gains New Outrageous Green for 2018 DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2017 – In celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day and in line with Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery, Ford introduces its new Outrageous Green Metallic tinted color for the 2018 Focus Electric. For Ford’s color and materials design team, inspiration is everywhere. Thinking about the visual and tactile elements that will help define future vehicles, Barb Whalen, Ford color and materials design manager, and her team tap into everyday experiences to predict future trends to deliver a vibrant and diverse pallet for customers. “Designers are encouraged to experience a feeling, bring it to the team, then collectively brainstorm ways to bring it to life through a paint color or material for Ford vehicles,” says Whalen. “Outrageous Green Metallic is a unique shade, symbolizing modern renewal and a reconnection with nature, then finished with a special tinted clear coat to give the color depth and vibrancy.” Challenged to think about the “why,” the Ford color and materials team works to answer why a particular color is important, why now, and why this color as opposed to another. Many colors seen today were inspired from beautiful places in nature, with trends often predicted two to three years into the future, These trends can be influenced by everything from changing lifestyles, psychological and societal emotions, to consumer hobbies and passionate interests. Unusual sports gear, ropes, anodized finishes, plastics gear and accent fabrics provide inspiration for Ford vehicle exteriors and interiors. The social and political environment and conversations about material ethics (biomaterials) also influence forecasting trends and help to predict the color and material choices Ford makes for tomorrow. Ford has a legacy of “going green” with its paint colors, offering Highland Green, Squeeze Green, Ultimate Green, Gotta Have It Green and now Outrageous Green Metallic. Batteries included The 2017 Ford Focus Electric has an EPA-estimated driving range of 115 miles, up from 76 miles on the 2016 model. It has an EPA-estimated rating of 118 city/96 hwy/107 combined MPGe. Actual mileage will vary. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation. Ford Focus Electric comes standard with all-new DC fast-charge, capable of delivering 75 miles of range in 30 minutes when using a charger capable of delivering 150 amps. The 2017 Ford Focus Electric charge port is also capable of charging on 120-volt and 240-volt. The car’s battery has 33.5 kilowatt-hours of installed energy – an increase of more than 40 percent compared to 2016, with no increase in the size of the battery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Oh man, that's going to hurt my eyes on the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Oh man, that's going to hurt my eyes on the line At least you won't need coffee to stay awake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Oh man, that's going to hurt my eyes on the line How many electrics do you guys actually build? I inquired about one about half a year back at my dealer and they said it was order only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Looks a lot like the Euro Lime Green Fiesta color from a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 How many electrics do you guys actually build? I inquired about one about half a year back at my dealer and they said it was order only. Not too many. I've never paid attention to how often they come down, maybe 1 out of every 40 cars or so? I'll pay attention to it when we get back at it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 A similar color called Lime Metallic was offered on Chevy Spark EV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I do not know, In my opinion the color I painted several cars, a Ford Competition Green Polychromatic, (from I think 70 or 71, I still have a can in the basement) would look a whole lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) It's not that easy being green...... Edited March 21, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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