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Ford Escape gets the EcoBoost treatment

Green Cars News

The brand new Ford Escape will have even more of an environmental emphasis than before thanks to two different EcoBoost engines: a 2.0litre four-cylinder; and a 1.6litre, four-cylinder; the latter making its debut in the USA.

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Hydrogen is vital to Nikola’s rebrand. It wishes more money

Baua Electric

million in 2022, escape it with money and money equivalents of about $323 million. AJR Trucking, which carries mail for the USA Postal Carrier and strikes freight out and in of the ports of Los Angeles and Lengthy Seaside, has bought 50 hydrogen gas vehicles. million on revenues of $50.8

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

Qnovo

The geopolitical divorce between the USA and China, and to some lesser extent between western economies and China, accelerates. Against the backdrop of government policies, economic growth and easy access to capital, the tech sector continues to witness an influx of new ideas, willing entrepreneurs and talent escaping dying industries.

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With 9M CR-Vs sold globally, Honda debuts its CR-V Hybrid

Current EV

In the USA, a total of 384,168 CR-Vs were sold in 2019 alone (wheelsjoint.com). 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. The Honda CR-V has an incredible record of global sales.

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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

Green Car Congress

The Transit Connect BEV will use the same proven cell technology that is currently deployed in the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid fleet that is on the road today. Azure Dynamics and Ford both currently utilize Johnson Controls-Saft battery technology for other products. SEV US and AM General.

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US LDV Sales Down 34.4% in April; Hybrid Sales Down 45.5%

Green Car Congress

In April, combined sales of all four Ford hybrid models—including the new Fusion and Milan hybrids—totaled 2,299, up 21% versus Ford’s hybrid sales a year ago (Escape and Mariner). Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., reported month-end sales of 126,540 vehicles in April, a year-on-year decrease of 41.9%

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

Ford Escape sales totaled 20,241, a July record and up 94% versus a year ago, and Mercury Mariner sales were up 71%. The 2009 model Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient utility vehicles in America. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% year-on-year.