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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.

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter Escape SE and Titanium trim levels come standard with the new 1.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter liter twin-scroll. liter EcoBoost is optional.

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Ford applies MuCell microcellular foam technology in Escape instrument panel

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Ford is applying MuCell microcellular foam technology ( earlier post ) in the instrument panel of the all-new Escape. Creating the instrument panel structure in microcellular foam saves an estimated $3 per vehicle in the United States vs. solid injection molding. Weight also is reduced by more than 1 lb (.45

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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

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Globally, coal mining is decreasing in the United States and Europe but increasing rapidly in other parts of the world, such as southeast Asia and India. The study is the first to attempt to account for methane escaping from abandoned mines. In the United States in 2015, about one-third of abandoned mines were flooded.

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Ford logs strongest-ever calendar year start for SUVs in US; sales bolstered by women and Millenials

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Ford recorded 115,228 SUV US sales at retail through the first two months of 2016, making for the best-yet calendar year start for Ford SUVs (Escape, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility, Expedition) ever, highlighted by a best-ever February. Explorer sales in the United States were up 18% in February and 7% year-to-date.

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Ford EcoBoost US sales up 46% year-to-date; tracking to top 1 million in US in 2015 for 1st time

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Year-to-date, total sales of EcoBoost-powered Ford vehicles are up 46%; F-150, Escape and Fusion are the top-selling EcoBoost-powered Ford vehicles. Ford expects 2015 will be the first year in which EcoBoost-equipped vehicles in the United States exceed 1 million sales. liter EcoBoost engine, and Focus ST, with its 2.0-liter

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Ford teases its newest electric SUV offering

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Ford has teased its next electric vehicle offering, but sadly, it likely won’t be coming to the United States. Even in Ford’s home market, the United States, the Puma has yet to make an appearance. For reference, the current (gas-powered) Puma is pictured below.

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