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Hi All:

___The 08 FEH FE specs per the new 08 EPA test cycle(s) are now official.

100% Hybrid, 100% SUV. No Compromise. (http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/2008escapehybrid/)

08 FEH: FWD achieves 34/30 – AWD, 29/27.

___Good Luck

___Wayne

The fuel economy improvements are mainly due to improved aerodynamics, a new electronic power steering system, and a more efficient hybrid battery temperature management system. These enhancements have delivered an increase of 3 mpg in city driving and 1 mpg in highway driving for front-wheel drive (FWD) hybrid models, for an EPA-certified 34 mpg city and 30 mpg highway rating, making these models the most fuel efficient SUVs in the world. The four-wheel drive (4WD) versions of Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are rated at 29 mpg city and 27 mpg highw

Hi OT7:

___Yup. Did you happen to see the top News item on today’s home page this morning?

FORD ESCAPE, MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS: BETTER FUEL ECONOMY, LOWER TAX AND INSURANCE BILLS. (http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3860)
The fuel economy improvements are mainly due to improved aerodynamics, a new electronic power steering system, and a more efficient hybrid battery temperature management system. These enhancements have delivered an increase of 3 mpg in city driving and 1 mpg in highway driving for front-wheel drive (FWD) hybrid models, for an EPA-certified 34 mpg city and 30 mpg highway rating, making these models the most fuel efficient SUVs in the world. The four-wheel drive (4WD) versions of Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are rated at 29 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
___Good Luck

___Wayne