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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (5236)	12/4/2006 10:49:18 AM
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Ford Rolls Out Second Gen Escape Hybrid Brandon Hill (Blog) - November 29, 2006 10:17 AM DailyTech reported on Monday that Ford was putting the final touches on its next generation Escape Hybrid for the 2006 L.A. Auto Show. Ford has now officially announced the compact SUV along with its conventional gasoline-engined brothers. Overall, the Escape is mostly a "refresh" instead of a substantial revamp. The vehicle still rides on the same platform as before (featuring the same 103" wheelbase), but now has a thoroughly modern interior, reductions to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and new speed-sensitive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS). Sadly, Ford didn't make many improvements in the powertrain. The 2.3 liter inline-4 and 3.0 liter V6 carryover intact as does the hybrid system. The only changes made to the hybrid system include some software tweaks to make the transition between electric and gasoline modes more transparent. The Escape Hybrid is a "full hybrid" meaning that it can run on full electric power or in tandem with the gasoline engine. The vehicle's 133HP gasoline engine is paired with a 70 kw electric motor which helps boost city fuel economy by 75% over the V6 powered model. Power is routed through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). dailytech.com