2011 LA Auto Show: Ford

While much of the news at the Ford Motor Company booth surrounded their new Escape crossover SUV and the refreshed Mustang, they did have on prominent display a trio of full electric vehicles which Ford will offer in the coming years.

The Focus EV is a plug in electric car and is based on the company's popular Focus 5-door hatch body.  Expected to go on sale in a matter of months for around $39,000, this new EV features a range of around 90 miles in mixed city and highway driving and can be recharged using a 240v plug in around 3 hours.

The C-Max Energi is a tall wagon/minivan similar in design to the Mercedes B-Class.  Ford will offer both hybrid and plug in hybrid powertrains in this versatile people mover and is expected to be available sometime in 2012.

The electric version of the Ford Transit Connect cargo/commercial van looks to revolutionize the world of delivery and commercial hauling with zero emissions.  Already available on the market, the plug in electric Transit Connect Electric features a 56 mile range per charge.