Future Cars

The Ford Escape Hybrid is the Fordsfoundation in the hybrid market. Bill Ford (CEO of Ford Motor Co.) has committed to selling over 250,000 hybrid vehicles by 2010. This vehicle represents the first step in reaching this goal.

• Fuel Economy City 36MPG/Highway 31MPG(2WD), City 33MPG/Highway 29MPG (AWD)
• 0 – 60mph – approximately 9 seconds
• Displacement 2.3 liter
• Net Power 155 horsepower
• Gas Engine Power 133 horsepower
• Electric Motor Power 94 horsepower
• Net Torque 124 lb.-ft.
• Gas Engine Torque 124 lb.-ft. @ 4250 RPM
• Electric Motor Torque 100 lb.-ft. @ 840 RPM
• Towing Capacity 1,000 pounds
• Tank Size 15 gallons
• Battery Output 330 volts
• Drag Coefficient .29
• Seating 5
• Passenger Space 100 cubic feet
• Cargo Space 27.6 cubic feet