Plugs and Cars
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
But now it's possible to tell what rating 2007 and older models would get using the 2008 standards. The Ford Escape hybrid, which uses a gasoline-electric drive system similar to Toyota's, goes down about 12 percent. The new ratings go into effect beginning with 2008 models, a few of which will soon be on sale.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 18, 2009
It is expected that all 21 of Ford’s plug-in hybrid Escapes will be equipped with the technology as the company takes steps to prepare for the commercialisation of electric vehicles.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Environmental Effects and Benefits to top Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? A January 2007 Pacific National Laboratory study shows that if we woke up tomorrow and all our vehicles could plug in, todays grid could support more than three-quarters of them charging at night without building a single power plant.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2013
Standouts include the Chevy Malibu (went from 20 to 29 mpg), the Honda Accord (went from 24 to 30 mpg), the Nissan Altima (went from 26 to 31 mpg), the Ford Escape (went from 19 to 25 mpg), and the Ford Fusion (went from 21 to 26 mpg.). Key findings of the report include: In 2012, approximately 12 million new cars were sold.
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