High Point's hybrid vehicles
Hopefully, you read my story about High Point's decision to buy three hybrid SUVs. With gas prices approaching $2 per gallon, this is probably as good a time as any for the city to test these vehicles out. (It's times like these that I'm especially glad for my gas-sipping Honda Civic.)
For more info on the Ford Escapes that the city bought, visit Ford's Web site.
One interesting note about the Ford Escapes: unlike most vehicles, its estimated gas mileage is better in city driving rather than on the highway. I'm guessing this is why - the Escape only uses its electric motor at speeds under 25 mph.
Comments (1)
To report abuse of the comment feature on this site, please use the feedback form at the bottom of any page.
Why buy SUV's at all?? Seems to me like a "gas sipping" Honda Civic would serve the same purpose.
Posted on March 14, 2005 4:27 PM