Reply #28: Next year Ford says their SUV hybrid will get 40+ MPG

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http://www.ford.com/en/vehicles/autoShows/newYork2003/fordEscapeHybrid.htm

Compromise Nothing with Ford Escape Hybrid

NEW YORK, April 16, 2003—In a small, rugged sport utility vehicle, you want responsive ride and handling, passenger comfort and safety, maximum cargo capacity, and outstanding fuel economy. And if you could get reduced emissions at the same time, wouldn't that be okay, too?

Ford Motor Company's new Escape Hybrid, debuted today at the New York International Auto Show, is the industry's first true "no compromise" SUV and offers enhanced fuel efficiency without sacrificing driving performance or style.

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Unlike other battery-electric vehicles, the Escape Hybrid's battery charges while braking and cruising, so there's no need to plug in your SUV at night. And with 35 to 40 miles per gallon in the city, your fuel stops will be few and far between, leaving more time for the fun stuff, such as off-roading.

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