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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Preview
IRVINE, CA - Calling it the world's first hybrid SUV, Ford Motor Company will begin production of an Escape Hybrid to go on sale to consumers in the summer of 2004. According to Ford, the Escape Hybrid will boast the acceleration of a V6 engine, the fuel economy of a small car and the utility of a normal SUV.Developed in partnership with Volvo and Aisin AW, Ford's new SULEV- and PZEV-rated hybrid powertrain combines a 300-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack located underneath the rear cargo floor with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a 65-kilowatt (kW) electric assist motor and a 28 kW generator.

Newsflash: SUV Sales Drop
Newsflash: SUV Sales DropHybrids, imports gain popularity; Ford, GM sales slideby Brian Chee SUVs drop, imports grow Like a hangover that drapes itself over your senses after a rowdy night, General Motors and Ford may be experiencing a little bit of a headache now that their summer-long Employee Pricing sales party is over.

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review
The Ford Escape became even more popular last year with a hybrid version that won the 2005 North American Truck of the Year award.The first thing you should know about the Escape Hybrid is that, for the most part, it drives just like a regular Escape.

2005 Hybrid SUV Preview
For years, automakers have been foisting hybrid vehicles on a relatively underwhelmed American public. They save gasoline, sure. They help you breathe easier, okay. But they don't go really fast or make a lot of noise.

Review: 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
IntroductionWhat's New: All new for 2009, the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid offer Hemi power, up to 20 mpg thanks to two-mode hybrid technology co-developed with GM and others, plenty of features, and four-wheel-drive capability for about $45,000.Competes With: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid,Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, GMC Yukon HybridWhat We Think: Torquey diesels and wimpy hybrid powertrains once made the notion of a large gas/electric utility vehicle laughable.


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