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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter When the 14.4

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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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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph.

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Ford Issues Recall for ‘Forced Neutral Condition’

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According to documents filed with the& NHTSA , certain hybrid-equipped models of the 2022-2024cFord Maverick and 2020-2022 Escape, along with the 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, may suddenly find themselves in a so-called ‘forced neutral condition’ following a software update. -- Ed.) , though this apparent issue is nothing so analog.

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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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But that car’s 0-60 mph acceleration time trails competitive family sedans, and it delivers just 25 mpg, placing it among the worst of the crop of recently-redesigned family sedans, according to CR. The Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Kia Sportage Turbo, and Ford Escape 2.0T Ford Escape. Ford Escape. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter

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Tesla Model 3 glass roof shows its strength by tanking a falling tree in China

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The tree caught some power lines when it fell, but it was evident that a lot of its weight ended up on top of the Model 3. Its glass roof didn’t even break, and reports from social media suggested that the driver was able to escape unharmed. Despite this, the driver was still able to escape with only minor injuries.

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