evnow
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Ford is said to be readying an Escape Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). I'm looking at it as a possible replacement for our current CUV (Santa Fe). Ford made some protoypes earlier and lend them to some fleets. Here is a review.
http://www.auto123.com/en/ford/escape/2009/review?carid=1091801300&artid=108592
The plugin will come with enough battery to go about 30 miles on EV alone in non-highway speeds. It will be interesting to see if the market wants Volt's "all EV" operation or Ford/Toyota's implementation of the plug-in.
Escape itself is getting a new design starting next year.
The Detroit autoshow should tell us more.
http://www.autospies.com/news/Almost-40-vehicles-set-to-debut-at-2011-Detroit-Auto-Show-60118/
http://www.auto123.com/en/ford/escape/2009/review?carid=1091801300&artid=108592
The plugin will come with enough battery to go about 30 miles on EV alone in non-highway speeds. It will be interesting to see if the market wants Volt's "all EV" operation or Ford/Toyota's implementation of the plug-in.
Escape itself is getting a new design starting next year.
The Detroit autoshow should tell us more.
http://www.autospies.com/news/Almost-40-vehicles-set-to-debut-at-2011-Detroit-Auto-Show-60118/
The Audi A6, Chrysler 300, Ford Escape concept, Honda Civic concept and the Toyota Prius MPV will be among those that will be presented at the Detroit show.