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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. Previous Kia Niro Hybrid Interactions by CFR Staff: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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billion envisioned by Fields in 2017. That money will go toward: Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. The Escape is more car like, while the Bronco Sport has a boxy shape, taller roof, shorter wheelbase and shorter overall length, earning comments it looks like a Land Rover. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

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For example, the trend line for aluminum hood penetration predicts a minimum share for aluminum of 41% by 2017 and 53% by 2025. Secondary cost savings that come from using automotive aluminum can offset cost premiums helping make aluminum a more cost-effective solution, according to the report.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. News: Ford Releases Details on Plug-in Hybrid Escape. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV.

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