Hybrid technology can dramatically cut air pollution and reduce our dependence on oil, without compromising safety and performance.

While idling at a red light or stopped in traffic, the Escape Hybrids engine shuts down at rest to conserve fuel. When the light turns green or traffic moves forward, Escape Hybrids 70-kilowatt traction motor generator can launch the vehicle on clean electric power. When needed, the generator can smoothly start the gasoline engine in less than 400 milliseconds, without the increased emissions produced in starting up a conventional engine. Escape Hybrid also conserves energy in stop-and-go driving by reclaiming energy during braking to charge tis hybrid storage battery to be used later during acceleration.