Ford Ethanol-Fueled Hybrids Hits the Road
horisly submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:10:48 PM
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DEARBORN, June 13, 2007 (FCN) -- The first E85 Escape Hybrids have hit the nation's streets as Ford delivered three vehicles to the Department of Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the Governor's Ethanol Coalition (GEC).
A total of 20 E85 Escape Hybrids will be delivered to select fleet customers in six states.
E85 Escape Hybrids combine hybrid and flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) technology. An electric motor powers the vehicle at low speeds and a gasoline internal combustion capable of running on fuel blends up to 85 percent ethanol kicks in a higher speeds.
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