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Sportier Escape Hybrid, Toyota Crown mpg, US motors for Rivian, Hummer EV recall: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Ford Escape Hybrid takes a sportier-looking turn. Rivian is getting U.S.-built built motors. GM has recalled the Hummer EV over battery-pack sealing. Toyota is reportedly doing some soul-searching on a master plan for its EVs. And the Avalon’s all-hybrid, all-wheel-drive replacement gets pricing and fuel economy numbers.

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Tesla Model Y driver escapes frightening freak accident unscathed

Teslarati

As per the Model Y driver, he took off his shirt so he could put compression on her injuries. “There was a lady that was bleeding, and I took off my shirt and put compression and helped her,” Cerezin said, adding that he feels grateful that he escaped any injuries due to the incident.

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Ford Escape PHEV review, electric G-Class battery tech, “clean” hydrogen hubs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And does the Ford Escape PHEV deliver an experience that makes sense next to Ford's excellent EVs? In a Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid review, we found this model. Federal hydrogen hubs should get more scrutiny over how they're making hydrogen, experts say. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

Electrek

Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform. Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US?

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

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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Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

Baua Electric

Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform. You can add an extra row and new features and charge a premium on ICE vehicles, but larger EVs require a bigger battery.

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How Volkswagen is using escape rooms to prepare employees for an electric future

Electrek

If you’ve ever been in an escape room, you know how fast pace and intense it can be. Volkswagen is applying the same methodology to train its employees for the future of electric vehicles, but these are not your typical escape rooms.

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