Ford has released a few details about a prototype hybrid vehicle called the Meta One. It combines an electric motor with a turbocharged V6 diesel engine. The electric motor is designed to minimize nitrogen oxide emissions that are typical of diesel engines under hard acceleration. Ford says the vehicle meets California's Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) requirements.

The Meta One is based on the Ford Freestyle. This reflects the trend toward a vehicle with the beefits of both a minivan and a sport utility vehicle. The Meta One will be shown in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.