I've been doing some checking into the new Ford Airstream, which was debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. I find it really interesting. I'm not sure it'll ever make it to the road, though.

Apparently Ford worked closely with the makers of the Airstream travel home to give the new vehicle its futuristic look. It's not just futuristic in look, but in function, as well.

From everything I've seen and heard, the Airstream runs on electric power at all times. It's powered by a plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell and gets up to 41 mpg equivalent. The fuel cell recharges the lithium-ion battery pack, allowing the fuel cells to act more like a portable generator than a normal battery. This is in contrast to Ford's previous fuel cell attempts.

The vehicle travels 25 miles before the fuel cells kick in, and then can travel up to another 280 miles.

While there may be some aspects of the concept vehicle that make their way into future Fords, I don't think the Airstream will actually make it as a whole.

Wow, will that thing travel to the moon? Why do they make these concept vehicles look so way out there!

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Sorry but if that is the "future of the ford van" I don't think there is much of a future.

It'll be awhile before people could except that. I think Ford will go same direction as Chrysler/Mercedes first....the Freightliner vans/Dodge Sprinter.
I think '08 the vans get new front ends and who knows how much longer they'll stay around before a complete change.

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They're "Concept" for a reason. Just be glad that it has all four wheels! I think the little odd shaped windows need to change, big time, get rid of the Airstream logo on the front, raise the roof height a little more, otherwise it has a something of a neat aerodynamic look.

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I just wanted to throw in a pic for you all. This thing sure is an odd ball.. Almost wanna say its cute.. ALMOST lol here's some eye candy for ya

really a very cool van.It is looking very cute and at first glance i thought its a painting.Well still cant say what can be the future of ford vans.