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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

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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Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

Baua Electric

Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform. Lawler said the new EV platform will enable multiple low-cost “top hats” or body designs. Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US?

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

Baua Electric

But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles. At what cost? It’s impossible to escape the impacts. Think long and hard about whether you want those changes in your life.

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Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

Green Car Congress

The strength and durability of the nylon material equals that of previously used petroleum-based parts but with a 10% cost savings and requiring less energy to produce. Most recently, the automaker used recycled water bottles to produce lightweight, aerodynamic-enhancing, noise-reducing underbody shields on the 2020 Ford Escape.

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EPA proposes air pollution standards for oil and gas drilling operations; focus on capture of escaping natural gas

Green Car Congress

These proposed updated standards—which are being issued in response to a court order—would rely on cost-effective existing technologies to reduce emissions. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards to reduce harmful air pollution from oil and gas drilling operations.

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Comment on Nio App stops showing delivery wait times as Chinese New Year holiday approaches by Tommy

CN EV Post

Just feel lucky to have escaped with my original cost basis by dollar cost averaging. So glad I was able to average down and get my money out. Piled my money back into US equities and will never make the mistake of investing in a Chinese domiciled company again. These people aren't dumb and they know what's coming in 2024.

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Ford plans new electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25k – Charged EVs

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In February, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that his company has been quietly working on a low-cost platform for smaller EVs for the last two years. The platform will feature low-cost LFP batteries, and the first model is expected to launch in 2026.

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