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Ford Launches First American Hybrid

Posted by michael on from the just-for-timothy dept.

Ford has finally rolled out their Escape hybrid SUV. Ford's website has more information. Ford will use Toyota's first-generation hybrid technology in the SUV (the 2004 Prius is Toyota's second generation technology). Best of all, the Escape is street-legal in residential areas. Update: 08/06 22:31 GMT by M : A reader points out that GM will be selling a hybrid pickup soon, but it isn't available for sale to the public yet, so Ford is still the first.

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  1. Alright! by cephyn · · Score: 4, Funny

    A new car with old technology from another manufacturer! Sweet! I can't wait!

    What's the damn point? I could just buy a used prius.

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    1. Re:Alright! by Alkaiser · · Score: 4, Funny

      Because this is an SUV. It has the power to kill the driver of a normal sized car, something you can't say for the Prius.

      Plus you get to not see stuff in your rearview mirror accurately and totally run into other cars in the parking lot.

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  2. An old joke by daeley · · Score: 3, Funny

    Guess we need to update the old acronym:

    "Found On Road, Drained."

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    1. Re:An old joke by Lord_Slepnir · · Score: 2, Funny

      Fuel Or Recharge Daily

  3. yes, by geekoid · · Score: 3, Funny

    becasue it's easy to take your dog, 3 kids, and pull you boat from a Bike.

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    1. Re:yes, by morcheeba · · Score: 2, Funny

      You're not using the right bike -- put those kids to work, and you can tow a boat easily!

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  4. Re:Nice to see a few less gallons consumed by Kenja · · Score: 2, Funny

    But if we start conserving, the environmentalists win!

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  5. Re:Why a Ford at all? by Frizzle+Fry · · Score: 2, Funny

    Some people like to perfer domestic products. When applying that heuristic to car selection, they sometimes get mocked by know-it-alls, but I'm not sure why. I've found that domestic cars are reliable, well-made and attractive... IN JAPAN!

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  6. Re:Not to start a political discussion but ... by Guppy06 · · Score: 2, Funny

    More like:

    Kerry: We need to talk to our friends and allies in OPEC
    Bush: We need to talk to our friends and allies in OPEC

  7. Re:Increased production would be a good idea by kramer · · Score: 3, Funny

    With the addition of one word you will magically never have enough space again: kids! Driving to visit nearby relatives for a day or two will make you appreciate every cubic foot of cargo room you have.

    That's what trunks are for! If you really like the kids, you might even poke some holes in the lid of the trunk to let them breathe.