Remove Alternative Fuels Remove Escape Remove Fuel Economy Remove Green Cars
article thumbnail

Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

Green Car Congress

The long-time knock against “greencars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings. The point we make is that it is not just about fuel. the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. Tax credits matter.

Cost Of 150
article thumbnail

Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. So who is leading the green car race?

article thumbnail

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

PHEV 150
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Establishing dealer network. Batteries not ready. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

Plug-in 45