Elk Grove Ford

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 3, 2011 - The "Living Electric" display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) wasn't just an opportunity for visitors to ride in an electric vehicle - it also was a time for Ford engineers to learn more about the all-new Focus Electric.

"This was a win-win situation. While customers were able to learn about how an electric vehicle works and rides, we could pull up data and find out more…

Ford was clearly one of the stars at this year's Detroit Auto Show, shining bright with green vehicles and a wide variety of fuel-saving technologies. Somewhat surprisingly, the company revealed just one concept. However, this one concept - the Vertrek hybrid crossover - promises to play a very important role in Ford's lineup.

After production, the Vertrek (final market name to be determined) is to replace both the Ford Escape crossover in the U.S…