A few months ago I received delivery of a new vehicle - a FORD Escape Hybrid. I chose this SUV for a few reasons. I spend a lot of time in my car and it had to be comfortable for me and my clients. I also needed a large enough vehicle to be able to transport props to listings where I am helping clients get their homes ready for sale. But my primary reason for getting the Hybrid was to pollute less! Remember I drive a LOT!
The beauty of this vehicle is that when I am stopped at a light or stop sign, the gas engine STOPS. And as I accelerate, the gas engine does not click in until I get to 40 km per hour. There are some stretches of road I have found that I can drive for several kilometres using only the electric motor. Amazing.
I average 7.3 litres of gasoline (regular) per 100 km. I am told that this will improve the longer I drive the car. With gas at $1.25 per litre today, well, another reason to drive a Hybrid. I fill my tank every two weeks - and sometimes every 3 weeks depending on how often I need to get onto the highway.
Kermit the Frog even endores the Ford Escape Hybrid
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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