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Ford delivers first Escape plug-in hybrid SUV

 
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Ford delivers first Escape plug-in hybrid SUV

Ford delivers first Escape plug-in hybrid SUV

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Ford’s first Escape plug-in hybrid vehicle is ready to start real-world testing along with electric utility South California Edison. Ford today delivered the first of the 20 research vehicles, which use high voltage lithium-ion batteries and have a fuel-economy figure of 120mpg.

Full charge of the battery takes six to eight hours. The vehicle is not range limited by the amount of charge available in the high-voltage lithium-ion battery because once the charge is depleted the vehicle continues to operate as a standard Ford Escape Hybrid.

The two companies are exploring new business models related to the electrification of vehicles that could help lower the cost of plug-ins and make them more affordable. According to Ford, the cost of the advanced lithium ion batteries is the main factor holding back the roll-out of such vehicles.



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  1. By victor powers Posted: 4/3/2008 2:25am PDT

    In addition to plug-in Hybrid, they should have solar panels
    on surface of the vehicle witch would also add to
    the distance you could drive as well as charge the batery when
    the vehicle is parked.
    I'm tired of having to leave one of lungs at the gas pump
    every time I have to gas up.
    It would also help the economy pick up if everyone could move around
    cheaply like in the past.
     
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