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The Airstream Concept's wheels were driven by electric motors, which were powered by a lithium-ion battery pack.

In pure-battery mode, the Ford Airstream Concept was designed to travel about 25 miles (40 km), before the hydrogen-powered fuel cell began operating to recharge the vehicle's 336-volt lithium-ion battery pack.

The instrument panel included flush-mounted, touch-sensitive controls and a single, multi-function gauge display with primary driving information.

The rear seats were lounge-like, and included a 360-degree viewscreen for entertainment, games, Internet access, and as a live camera feed.