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Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla rank as reliable high-mpg hybrids

Green Car Reports

Hybrids are a great choice for reliability, according to a the latest Consumer Reports survey, with the Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla, and Lexus NX rated among the most reliable. Hybrid cars and hybrid SUVs ranked first and third, respectively, in the nonprofit's Annual Auto Reliability Report, released Tuesday.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

Green Car Congress

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Honda electric SUV concept, Ford Mach-E price drop, Tesla and LG Chem: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Honda previews an electric SUV for China. Prices drop on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before its arrival. And the Ford F-150 does good in torque, but we’re not sure yet about mpg. Tesla is thinking about a stake in the new battery spinoff of LG Chem. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Ford Explorer SUV with new 2.0L EcoBoost engine delivers EPA-rated 28 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

City/highway EPA ratings for select MY2011 SUVs. Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 Ford holds more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology. Click to enlarge. L/100km) on the highway with an all-new 2.0-liter

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

Green Car Congress

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is supplying its modular hybrid transmission to the 2020 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The only faster entry was the Ford Police Interceptor Utility powered by a 3.0-liter Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter seconds better.

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Ford Escape with EcoBoost Engine EPA-rated at 33 mpg highway

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The new Ford Escape’s 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost engine has earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 33 mpg US (7.13 l/100 km) on the highway cycle—2 mpg better than the Honda CR-V and 5 mpg better than Toyota RAV4. Offered for the first time in North America, the engine delivers 23 mpg US (10.2 The non-EcoBoost 2.5-liter

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines (which in Ford-speak means they are turbocharged) are available.

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