Ford Escape: The First Hybrid Developed In America

By Abie Price


Surprisingly, the first crossbreed car that was produced in America was the Ford Escape. First scheduled for launch in 2003, this vehicle was officially launched in 2004. It was then, and is still now, a fully hybrid electric vehicle, and it can operate on an electric motor, or with gasoline, or with both. It was created to satisfy the demand set by the drivers for optimal performance and fuel consumption. Even though automobiles typically produce 67 pounds of pollutants for every 15,000 miles and trucks average 105 pounds, the Escape produces less than one pound of pollutants for every 15,000 miles.

Ford was smart enough to design the first hybrid an SUV because it was the most popular vehicle type at the time. The Ford Escape does resemble an ordinary car. There was absolutely no adverse response to it like the Honda Insight. The gas mileage and functionality of the Ford Escape proved excellent in the eyes of American consumers. The EPA tested gas mileage of the Ford Escape and it was 34/31 mpg making it 30% better than comparable SUV's in its class. Should you be a person trying to find a crossover vehicle that is safe for the environment, then the Escape is the right choice. The advantages for gas-mileage are generated with a four-cylinder engine with 153 horsepower and gas-powered, that is combined with batteries and motors.

It features a continuously variable transmission due to a set of motors and generators. The Escape Hybrid, because of this setup, can run up to 25 mph on batteries alone, with a range of 40 miles. Its utilization of a mechanized differential to separate power between the wheels in their all-wheel drive is unique. Nearly all hybrids do it like that employing electric motors. As a result of one of a kind design, the Escape does better off-road driving than similar hybrid SUV's. In addition, it is better in a myriad of weather, thanks to its 8.5 inches of ground clearance. The only disadvantage regarding the hybrid is the construction is based on the 2001 gas-only model so it doesn't have the soft, bounding ride of the newer models.

While the back-seat lower body room is somewhat tight for an SUV, it does have excellent viewing areas, and ample head room. It looks nearly the same as the first Ford Explorer, and has an interior that looks more like a truck than a crossover. The new entertainment package ended up being updated in 2010 and it features SYNC speech command capabilities. Sirius Travel Link can be used to get lots of information over satellite-radio, and a HD Radio is available.

The Ford Escape is something you want to check into if you're looking for a solid American-made hybrid SUV. It hits the best equilibrium between fuel economy and comfort.




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