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As earth's first full-hybrid SUV, Escape Hybrid continues to offer the best of both worlds: outstanding hybrid fuel efficiency and serious SUV capability.  The new Ford Escape Hybrid is redefining the look of fun for 2008.  The exterior and all-new interior styling includes a decidedly more robust stance and an available new, durable, earth-friendly seat fabric.  It also gives you an exciting drive, more standard safety features than ever, and room for up to 5 adults with lots of gear. 

The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid not only drives greener, it's even built greener.  The Escape Hybrid is produced under a carbon offset program, a claim no other hybrid manufacturer can make.  By funding U.S.-based renewable clean energy projects (such as wind-powered energy) that reduce emissions elsewhere. Ford offsets greenhouse gases at its Kansas City plant by the same amount released during the manufacture of each 2008 Escape Hybrid.  In addition to eco-friendly manufactoring, the Escape Hybrid features a durable new material that is earth-friendly.  Produced from plastics and polyester fibers that would have ended up in the landfills otherwise.   

Escape Hybrid is all about conserving fuel. Therefore Hybrid Drive mode will engage its electric traction motor to give the gas engine an extra boost when you are looking for some additional get-up-and-go.   The Escape Hybrids powertrain cleverly recharges itself, so there's never any need to plug it in.  The 2.3L I-4 engine uses Atkinson-cycle combustion to make the most of each drop of gas, producing 124 lb.-ft. of torque and 155 net hp.  Whe you apply the brakes, the electric traction motor captures the kinetic energy that's created through a process called Regenerative Braking and uses it to recharge the battery pack.  The 330-volt battery pack completes the circle by supplying energy to start the engine, to drive at low speeds, and to boost acceleration. 

If you're already into recycling, Escape Hybrid is a natural fit!