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That's the point, really. The reason Ford took so much time developing the Escape Hybrid is that it wanted the car to function just like a regular SUV. The driver doesn't need any special technical skills to operate it. The electric motor and batteries are supposed to operate for the life of the vehicle without maintenance. There isn't even a meter to tell the driver how low the battery charge is getting, because the driver isn't supposed to worry about it. The operation of the hybrid system is as transparent as possible. For all intents and purposes, the Escape Hybrid is just an SUV that gets great mileage and doesn't give off much pollution.
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The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid is the first hybrid to be built in North America. It combines the fuel economy and emissions benefits of a "full" hybrid with the go-anywhere capability, toughness and spaciousness of the Ford Escape, Americas best-selling small SUV. Because its a full hybrid, Escape Hybrid is able to run on either its gasoline engine or on its electric motor depending on driving conditions. It can drive exclusively in electric mode during slower speeds and does not need to engage the internal combustion engine as long as there is enough power stored in the battery.
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The Ford Escape Hybrid, as the 2005 North American Truck of the year, represents what's possible with innovation - now and in the future. A true hybrid, it is a project that Ford has stuck to despite long odds and longer hours. "The commitment to hybrid drive in a category that has long needed improved fuel economy finds solid expression in the Ford Escape Hybrid," said Dan McCosh, North American Truck of the Year jury member. "The drivetrain runs flawlessly, and provided both high mileage and good response on the highway.
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It took 37 hours to burn the 15 gallons of fuel in the tank and the all-new 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid traveled an amazing 576 miles on a single tank of gas during its epic drive, averaging over 38 miles per gallon.
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In the cabin, the Escape's shift lever has been moved from the steering column to the floor. Company officials say the No. 1 consumer complaint about the best-selling Escape SUV has been the steering-column-mounted gearshift lever. The Escape Hybrid also features new chrome-ringed gauges and better seat fabrics. This model represents the first time that side curtain-type airbags are offered as an option.
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