The Truth About Cars
MARCH 18, 2024
Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department. You could get a manual transmission in the regular Vue , but the Green Line was slushbox-only. liter engine and automatic).
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 27, 2009
With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. So who is leading the green car race?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2013
Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Ford Motor Company’s C-platform electric drive strategy has driven an increase in Ford’s overall electric drive market share (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric) from 7.3% Click to enlarge. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% for the first nine months of 2013. in 2012 to 23.3%
Green Cars News
JUNE 23, 2009
The Ford Motor Company will benefit from $5.9billion, Nissan North America will pick up $1.6billion and Tesla Motors has been awarded $465million. Ford has committed to raising the fuel efficiency of more than 12 models including the likes of the Ford Focus and Ford Escape.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Sales were led by its new car hybrids, the Fusion and Milan, which posted 1,333 units. Sales of the Escape and Mariner crossover hybrids fell 52.5 General Motors: During October, GM reported a total of 1,159 hybrids sold – that’s a 22.5 per cent compared to the previous year. per cent to 949 units.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Here is how all of the major manufacturers faired in terms of hybrid sales during the month: Ford: Hybrid vehicles from Ford – the Fusion, Escape, Milan and Mariner – enjoyed combined sales of 4,695 units, which was an August sales record and up 251 per cent compared to the previous year. per cent compared to the previous year.
Green Cars News
MAY 4, 2009
Together the two cars sold 2,299 units. Meanwhile, the Ford Escape and Mariner hybrids saw sales drop by 40.5 General Motors: The company sold 1,534 units in April which consisted of: 523 two-mode SUVS (Tahoe, Yukon Escalade); 95 two-mode pick-ups (Silverado, Sierra); 547 Malibu hybrids; 338 Saturn VUE hybrids; 31 Saturn Aura hybrids.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
83 
Let's personalize your content