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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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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 That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. all-electric miles. ??

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BMW will tout all-electric iX SUV during Super Bowl following seven-year absence

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BMW will bring an all-electric iX SUV to its star-studded Super Bowl advertising campaign during the most-watched sporting event in the United States. It is the first time since 2015 BMW is putting on a Super Bowl advertisement; the last time was for an electric vehicle, too. 0-60 MPH acceleration tops out at just 4.4

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies for $3,400 Tax Credit

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Fusion Hybrid travels up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, faster than all other hybrids currently on the road. In addition, the system’s Intake Variable Cam Timing (i-VCT) allows the hybrid to more seamlessly transition from gas to electric mode and vice-versa, delivering a near imperceptible hybrid driving experience to the customer.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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A 100-mile piece of those miles was an all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph and in Eco mode, returning 32.1 The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric. EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine is mated to a 44-kWh electric motor that is powered by a 1.49-kWh

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