Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

The new Ford Escape’s 1.6-liter All three engines in the new Escape are EPA-certified at 30-plus mpg on the highway. Both new Escape engines combine EcoBoost’s core technologies of direct fuel injection and turbocharging and add twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT). liter EcoBoost, rated at 22 mpg (10.7

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Escape MPG EPA Ford 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Ford is making Auto Start-Stop technology standard across the entire lineup of EcoBoost-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups. liter EcoBoost engine comes standard with Auto Start-Stop. That offering continues for 2017, with the addition of the technology as standard equipment for all 3.5-liter 2017 Escape 1.5-liter

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F-150 2017 Standards Ford 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The new Ford Escape will offer two different EcoBoost engines: a 2.0-liter liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. By 2013, more than 90% of Ford’s North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost technology. Click to enlarge.

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Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited is purely all about nostalgia. I continue to find the Bronco Sport to be engaging to drive on-road – being on the Escape platform no doubt helps with that – while also being one of the better-looking boxes on the road. Images: Ford.

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Ford Escape Price Buy 115

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The State of Michigan is teaming up with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to launch the nation’s first-of-its-kind, real-world test site for emerging parking technology, called the Detroit Smart Parking Lab. —Paul Thomas, executive vice president of Mobility Solutions, Americas for Bosch.

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Detroit Charging Michigan Grant 488

Teslarati

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ford announced today that it is launching a new program aimed toward promoting sustainable home electric vehicle charging. Ford is participating in the program with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) to give EV owners new ways to reduce greenhouse gases while charging their cars.

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Ford F-150 Carbon California 113

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

When you think about it for more than a few minutes, it’s a wonder that no automaker offered a compact pickup truck to pair with both midsize and fullsize trucks in their own lineup until Ford debuted the Maverick a couple of years ago. Into the void comes another flavor, the 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor. & But no.

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Ford MPG EPA Escape 97

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2013

Ford Motor Co. Engineering teams from GM and Ford have already started initial design work on these new transmissions. We expect these new transmissions to raise the standard of technology, performance and quality for our customers while helping drive fuel economy improvements into both companies’ future product portfolios.

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GM Ford Chevrolet Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation has reached an agreement with Ford Motor Company to explore collaboration with Livio, a Ford subsidiary acquired in 2013 ( earlier post ), for the implementation of SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Ford SYNC 3. The announcement builds on that earlier collaboration.

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Ford Toyota North America Connect 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In New York yesterday, Ford Motor Company provided a strategic update to investors; the presentation follows a four-month deep dive into Ford’s strategy and business operations led by President and CEO Jim Hackett and Ford’s senior leadership team. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

Hydro-Québec has joined a Ford-EPRI North America-wide demonstration and research program on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). In total, Ford will provide 21 vehicles for the real-world trials. Hydro-Québec is the only Canadian company participating in the North American Ford PHEV Program. Earlier post.).

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EPRI PHEV Ford Escape 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Ford says the all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is “Built Wild.” That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

Ford’s sustainable materials strategy. Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. Ford vehicles are now 85% recyclable by weight. In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5 In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5

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Ford Renewable Escape Mercury 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Ford Motor Company, working with academic researchers in Canada and one of its suppliers, has developed a wheat straw-reinforced plastic; the natural fiber-based plastic contains 20% wheat straw bio-filler. First application is on the 2010 Ford Flex’s third-row interior storage bins. Wheat Straw Bio-Filled Polypropylene.

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2010 Ford Mercury Escape 246

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

Ford and Recycled Polymeric Materials (RPM) are working together to produce more environmentally friendly seals and gaskets by combining recycled tires with bio-renewable content. The seals also offer a weight savings, with more than 1,675 tons of weight removed from Ford vehicles on the road. In total, more than 2.2

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Ford Renewable F-150 Transit Connect 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs.

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PHEV 2012 Ford EPRI 150

Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2024

You can see the full list of BEVs and PHEVs that are eligible for the federal tax credit below.

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford Auto Start-Stop. Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Ford is the leading domestic producer of start-stop systems. Click to enlarge.

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North America Ford America 2012 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. Biobased materials may require substantial testing to ensure safety standards can be met.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto 252

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

And here are the models that managed to qualify for one of the $3,750 credits: Ford Escape PHEV (2022-23); Ford Mustang Mach-E (2022-23); Ford E-Transit (2022-23); Grand Cherokee Plug-in Hybrid 4xe (2022-23); Jeep Wrangler Plug-in Hybrid 4xe (2022-23); Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring (2022-23); Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive (2022-23).

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Tax Credit Tax North America Chevrolet 88

Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone. We were modeling $10 a gallon.

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Ford Mini E Detroit Obama 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Ford reported December sales of hybrid vehicles totaling 2,843, up 147.4% Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales increased 33.5% Sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrids totalled 1,157 units in December, an increase of 0.7%, representing 5.2% of all Escape and Mariner sales. increase in Escape sales to 19,156 units.

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2009 Sale Hybrid Altima Hybrid 207

EV Life

MAY 19, 2023

4 2023 $7,500 $80,000 Personalize Incentives Five of the top ten best-selling EVs of 2022 qualify for the federal tax credit, including the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Bolt EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3, and Tesla Model Y (though the standard Model 3 and Ford Mustang Mach-E are only eligible for half of the tax credit).

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Tax Credit Tax Personal F-150 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Hymotion Escape A123Systems. Ford E85 Escape Johnson Controls/Saft. Electrovaya Escape Electrovaya. Hybrids Plus Escape Hybrids Plus. Hybrids Plus Escape K2 Energy Solutions. This testing partnership provides an important link between standard laboratory test results and real-world performance.

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Plug-in Miles Plug Electric Vehicles 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 4, 2022

You can buy a standard gas-powered car, hybrid or an electric vehicle. Why Do Standard Car Repairs Cost More Than Hybrid? Hybrid cars may be cheaper to repair and maintain than standard cars. Only the Ford Escape hybrid requires any extra maintenance. Standard Cars Vs. Electric Cars.

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Maintenance Gas-Electric Hybrid Miles 82

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2016

p> A 2011 Ford study found that an ORC waste heat recovery system using R245fa as the working fluid could nearly supply the full vehicle accessory electrical load in a light duty vehicle (Ford Escape) on the EPA highway cycle in both a conventional and hybrid powertrain configuration. Earlier post.).

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Waste Universal Light Escape 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

inch LCD touchscreen (an 8-inch LCD screen is standard on the base Niro LX) for navigation and the 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, with a subwoofer, that plays AM/FM and SiriusXM, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Safety and Warranties The Niro Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. The van, which is certified to the ARB SULEV standard, has a standard fuel capacity of 20.0 In addition, AT&T piloted four Ford Escape hybrids, which were deployed in late 2007 in California.

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2009 Convert Alternative Fuels Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

inch LCD touchscreen (an 8-inch LCD screen is standard on the base Niro LX) for navigation and the 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, with a subwoofer, that plays AM/FM and SiriusXM, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Niro Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features. Outward visibility is excellent as the 6.3-inch

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

The Model X Long Range comes standard with a battery large enough to cover its EPA-estimated 348-mile driving range, and the upgraded 1020 horsepower Plaid model still gets an estimated 333 miles of range. 4 Price: $40,290 Range: 209-270 Miles While the Standard model ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4

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SUV Tax Credit Market Tax 52

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

And the vehicle’s torque output of 232 lb-ft with its gas engine and two electric motors working bests the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid, its two closest competitors. But what its drivers like is its linear power delivery; it has no gears to shift, making the drive incredibly smooth.

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Honda Hybrid Global Maintenance 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. We came away impressed with what Ford had created. Among them, none may have been more important than the 2022 Ford Maverick. Who will buy the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick? That was in October 2021.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Ford has a winner on their hands with the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup. Maybe Ford went with Maverick because it can mean “pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas.” Ford has certainly done this by resurrecting the compact pickup genre that was once so popular in the 1960s-1980s.

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Ford Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Gasoline 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. New Design: Out and In. Room for adults. Safety and Warranties. Story by John Faulkner.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

A JBL Premium Audio System with eight speakers and an amplifier is standard on the XSE Premium. Six USB ports and Wi-Fi Connect, with an AT&T hotspot, are standard on all models. Wireless phone charging is standard on the XSE and XSE Premium grades, and the solar charging roof is an option on the XSE Premium.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87