the blue oval marque would also feature a one-speed CVT transmission seemed to justify my initial reaction. I mean, how could such a powertrain possibly be able to cope with the demands required by those using such a light commercial vehicle?The same question crossed my mind when, a few weeks later, I was testing the set-up in an eight-seat Tourneo Custom Titanium people carrier.Well, the answer, I have to admit, is that it manages very well indeed – and I was forced to abandon all my misguided preconceptions.The technology under the bonnet combines a 13.6kWh battery-powered 92.9kW electric motor, driving the front wheels, with the award-winning 126PS EcoBoost engine that is used as a generator.A button on the centre console gives the.
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