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New Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid with Gen 4 hybrid technology delivers EPA-estimated 100 MPGe combined, 37 miles AER

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The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, with a fourth-generation technology system, offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated economy rating of 100 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid starts under $35,000 MSRP. Escape Plug-In Hybrid’s liquid-cooled, 14.4

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2025 Ford Police Interceptor gains standard hybrid powertrain

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Ford’s 2025 Police Interceptor now has a standard hybrid powertrain Ford no longer sells Explorer hybrid to consumers A non-hybrid V-6 and twin-turbo V-6 remain optional for police-spec Explorers Ford has made a hybrid powertrain standard in its Explorer-derived police car for the 2025 model year. per gallon.

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GM and Ford jointly to develop new 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions

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have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop a new generation of advanced technology 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. Engineering teams from GM and Ford have already started initial design work on these new transmissions.

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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This starts with the company reallocating $7 billion of capital from cars to SUVs and trucks, including the Ranger and EcoSport in North America and the all-new Bronco globally. Finally, the innovation on aluminum and light weighting will pay off across a range of Ford trucks and SUVs. Allocating capital where Ford can win the future.

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Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

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Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Click to enlarge. Ford has already introduced electric power steering, dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmissions and other fuel-saving features.

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US LDV Sales Fall 37.1% in January; January SAAR Below 10 Million

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Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with January sales of 8,034 units, down 26.3% to 20,147; sales of SUVs fell 52.7% Sales of all light-duty trucks (crossovers, SUVs, trucks and vans) dropped 40.5% The Fusion was the top-selling car, with 8,152 units, down 11.2% Camry Hybrid accounted for 5.5%

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Climbing and descending this twisting road would be a true test for any car, SUV or truck, but when testing a hybrid there is an extra check on the performance the electric motor adds to the gasoline engine. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. New Design: Out and In. Room for adults. Safety and Warranties. Story by John Faulkner.

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