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Ford celebrates production of 100,000th hybrid SUV


The Ford celebrates a new milestone in the life of its hybrid SUV platform as the 100,000th vehicle rolls down the assembly line at the Blue Oval's Assembly Plant in Kansas City. This production total includes all Ford Escape Hybrids, Mercury Mariner Hybrids and Mazda Tribute Hybrids produced since 2004, the year that Ford launched its first-ever fuel-saving gas/electric model.



Maybe now would be a good time to remind our readers, Ford hit the 60,000 mark mixed at the fourth quarter of 2008, which means that car manufacturers federal hybrid tax credit will be reduced by half beginning in April this year. Buyers to take full advantage of the tax rebate will be required to make their purchase before the end of this month.


Even though the market is now up in the past 5 years, the Ford hybrid SUV is still the most fuel-efficient 'utes on the market with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated that the evaluation of 34 city, 31 highway. Sensory memories? According to a breakthrough in the past, Ford's Escape hybrid commended eyes tears.
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