'Fill 'er up, mac, and I'll see ya in a month or so'. (Tech Briefs).When it debuts in 2003, the Ford escape HEV HEV abbr. hepatitis E virus HEV hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus of pigs. sport utility vehicle will feature a new PowerSmart transaxle trans·ax·le n. An automotive part that combines the transmission and the differential and is used on vehicles with front-wheel drive. [trans(mission) + axle.] system that the automaker says will offer improved power, performance and fuel economy compared with hybrid electric vehicles A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a vehicle which combines a conventional propulsion system with an on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) to achieve better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle without being hampered by range from a charging unit like an currently on the road. This is achieved through improved initial acceleration in electric launch--when the vehicle takes off using the electric motors and battery--and improved overall system efficiency during highway driving. The system was developed by Ford and Aisin AW, based in Aichi, Japan. Escape HEV combines an electric motor and a fuel-efficient four-cylinder. It is designed to be the most fuel-efficient sports utility on the planet, Ford boasts. The Escape HEV is designed to be especially fuel-efficient in the city, delivering nearly 40 miles per gallon Noun 1. miles per gallon - the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel unit, unit of measurement - any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of in urban driving. The hybrid electric Escape will be capable of being driven more than 500 miles on a single tank of gasoline. |
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