COLOGNE, Germany – Did you know that Ford engineers Ford engineers undertook 100,000 miles (160,000 km) of testing on European roads to validate latest-generation advanced driver assistance systems including BlueCruise and its supporting features, in addition to over 600,000 miles (965,000 km) covered in the US and Canada before the system was introduced to those markets last year.
Validation drives in Great Britain helped prove out the ability to handle circumstances drivers encounter every day, such as worn-out lane markings, poor weather and roadworks.
“There’s a good reason why Ford BlueCruise is the first hands-free driving system of its kind to be cleared for use in a European country,” said Torsten Wey, chief engineer, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Ford Europe.
“We’ve proven that it can support the driver while still requiring that they keep their eyes on the road for their safety and that of their passengers while the system is active. That means BlueCruise can help make other road users’ journeys more comfortable too.”
BlueCruise is the latest addition to the Mustang Mach-E’s suite of technologies that also includes Pre Collision Assist, Active Park Assist 2.0 and Ford’s SYNC 4A connectivity system supported by a 15.5-inch touchscreen.
In addition, Ford Power-Up software updates can use the connectivity provided by FordPass Connect To continuously improve the vehicle and add new features without leaving home.
Offering up to 372 miles (600 km) pure-electric driving range between charges and supported by Ford's BlueOval Charge Network – Europe’s largest, with more than 450,000 chargers and growing – the Mustang Mach-E is among nine all-electric vehicles Ford plans to offer in Europe by 2024. Ford plans to achieve zero emissions for all vehicle sales and carbon neutrality across its European footprint of facilities, logistics and suppliers by 2035.