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“I really, really think we should invest in these hybrid cars and get whatever fuel savings we can because we’re going to be behind on what we get back if gas reaches $ 4 and $ 5 a gallon. We need to be on the cutting edge of what’s going on right now so we will be prepared for what the future may bring.” (http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/News/54269/)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2008_FEH1.jpgMarsha L. Melnichak - Northwest Arkansas Times - June 21, 2007

With the never ending announcements of Ford Escape Hybrids being purchased by municipalities around the country, you should be seeing a lot more of them on the road in the near future.

The Fayetteville City Council approved purchase Tuesday of the city’s first hybrid vehicle, a Ford Escape for Parks Patrol.

“ When gas was $ 1. 50 or $ 2 a gallon, it didn’t make much sense. If it stays in the $ 3 range, then the payback becomes much shorter, ” said David Bragg, fleet manager for the city.

“ Obviously, we, the police department, drive a lot of miles and burn a lot of gas. With the city’s efforts to become more green and decrease our footprint on the environment, anytime we can do something like this, I think it’s a good thing, ” said Police Chief Greg Tabor, who first suggested a hybrid be considered for patrolling the parks … http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/News/54269/

The Escape cost the city $ 24, 496. Lewis Ford in Fayetteville got the bid.



My how prices fall, that's lower than the price I was quoted for the conventional Escape that I had as a backup with A plan in the event I didn't get a FEH. (Back in 2005)

I have a feeling they'll be a little disapointed that it uses as much gas as it will, I'm sure they have this perception that it will almost never use gas, but it will eventually. However, I'm sure the lack of maintenence fees will be a surprise, they seem to be expecting them to be higher.

I think they'll be pleased with it, especially at that price, and with rising fuel costs.