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Ford Escape mpg, Lincoln plug-in miles, Taycan 4S driven: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. The Porsche Taycan 4S is.

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Dead Hybrid Battery: What Should I Do? (Owner Question)

Green Car Reports

Every once in a while, other media outlets will ask for advice from Green Car Reports on various fuel economy or car technology questions. We recently received one concerning a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, which the owner had left unused for several months.

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

Green Car Congress

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “greencars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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Details of Ford’s green car strategy

Green Cars News

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012.

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On the Horizon

Plug In Partners

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. Thus, Nissan will be offering serial plug in hybrids.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Prabhakar Patil, the CEO of Compact Power, Inc. He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. Li-ion in traditional hybrid applications. by Bill Cooke. Most people. Earlier post.).

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The Fusion and Escape list Ford’s hybrids in Kelley Blue Brook’s “Top 10 Green Cars”

Green Cars News

Kelley Blue Book have today named the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid in its 2009 list of the “Top 10 Green Cars.”. This recognition says strong things about Ford as a hybrid manufacturer,” said Jack R. 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

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