2007 ford escape hybridOwing to its “green image and sustainability leadership”, Portland was chosen recently as one of the eight U.S. cities to stage a press introduction of Ford Motor’s new Escape Hybrid SUV. The 2005 Escape Hybrid fleet, in the form of taxis have been successfully serving Manhattan and San Francisco. An apt car for urban driving, cab drivers claimed up to $6,000 gas savings in a year, with up to 125,000 odometer miles on a vehicle. Ford also promotes it as effectively meeting urban clean air targets and providing 75% better fuel economy in urban use than Ford’s conventional V-6 Escape.



Powered by a 133 horsepower internal combustion engine plus a 330-volt battery, there is also a dash screen, which shows displays for each of four modes...idle, full electric, full gasoline and regenerative braking. If you are dying for the car but fear the menacing price, the fact that purchasers enjoy tax incentives from federal, state and local governments in 35 states and also an Oregon supplementary federal tax credit with a residential tax credit for a total purchase savings of $3,450-$4,100 should get you interested. Last but not the least, Ford is also offering Escape Hybrid buyers an 8-year, 100,000 warranty on hybrid components. So what you waiting for?



Via: oregonmag.com