Ford CEO Jim Farley maintained that though the company is committed to an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2030 in Europe, it will continue to make and sell hybrid vehicles. Ford’s hybrid vehicles have continued to be a hit among customers. The company sold about 88,000 hybrids in 2021 in the U.S.; it has already sold 36,000 hybrids through the first…
The 2022 Maverick Hybrid beat Ford’s estimate of 40 mpg in the city, notching 42 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 37 mpg combined. A 2.5L inline-4 engine and an electric motor combine to give the car 191 hp of output. The Maverick Hybrid starts at $21,490. Read more
After one year plus of delay, the 2021 Escape plug-in hybrid is now available for sale. The Escape is available in just front-wheel drive and has a best-in-class fuel efficiency of 41 mpg on gasoline alone. The base SE trim starts at $32,650, and the higher SEL and Titanium trims cost around $3,000 and $6,000 more. Read more
Cars.com’s Mike Hanley carried out several tests of the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid’s towing capacity. The items towed were the Taxa Cricket, a lightweight single-axle camper, the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, the Airstream Flying Cloud 25FB, a 25 ft travel trailer, and the 2002 Ford SVT Focus. The most fuel-efficient trip was 16 mpg over 285 miles with the…
The Ford Bronco Sport Hybrid is expected to arrive in 2024. Specifics of the vehicle are currently unavailable, but the Bronco Sport Hybrid will likely adopt Ford’s 2.5L Atkinson cycle four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain. Read more
After a year of delay, the Ford Escape PHEV is due to arrive later this year, though the current global semiconductor shortage poses some issues. Starting at a base price of $33,985, or $27,000 net after the tax credit, the vehicle is powered by a 2.5L straight-four engine and two electric motors and has a combined fuel efficiency of 41…
During the recent blackout in Texas, some Ford F-150 Hybrid owners successfully used their trucks as generators. Owners used their trucks to power household appliances like refrigerators and TVs. One owner even used his truck to power his house furnace!Read more
Motor Biscuit has released a list of the five most affordable hybrid SUVs for 2020. At the low-end of the prices listed are Honda’s CR-V and Toyota’s RAV4, both coming in below $29,000 for a basic model. The Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Highlander are at the high-end range of the list with prices over $35,000. Ford’s Escape hybrid also makes…
Ford’s 2020 Escape Hybrid averaged 48.9 during a 15-mile commute. Read more:
MPG ratings and electric range released for the plug-in hybrid 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Read more:https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1126362_2020-lincoln-aviator-grand-touring-plug-in-hybrid-range-and-mpg-ratings-released