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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. Re:Alright! by Moofie · · Score: 1, Troll

    Not all SUVs are body-on-frame murdermobiles.

    I don't happen to like SUVs, but in my opinion only the large truck-based ones pose a substantial danger to other road users.

    The Escape arguably less capable (in terms of ground clearance, 4wd cleverness, and suspension goodness) than your average Subaru station wagon. It is sold to people who think sitting high up in the air is a good idea when driving a small vehicle.

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