Some Plug-In Hybrid Batteries Degrade Much More Slowly Than Others

Mercedes-Benz PHEVs showed minimal degradation over time, which can’t be said of Mitsubishi, according to a study.
Torque News

I Drove My Ford Maverick Hybrid 122,000 Miles And When The Fuel Economy Dropped From 43 To 32 MPG, A Simple Engine Tune-Up Completely Restored Performance And Fixed Multiple ...

One Maverick owner's cross-country trip exposed the hidden flaw in his high-mileage hybrid, causing strange engine over-revving and sound system errors. The bizarre solution? A full tune-up.

Possible Cancellation Of Ford's F-150 Battery Electric Pickup Illustrates Electrification's Delay

Ford faces weak U.S. demand for electric pickups. Read why a cancellation of the F-150 Lightning reflects a broader EV market ...
Electrek

Mercedes-Benz tops 28,500 car hybrid battery test — THIS brand came in last

Germany's ADAC revealed real-world differences in how hybrid batteries age: Mercedes' batteries came out on top, Mitsubishi ...
Autoblog

Escape Hybrid – Batteries Not Included?

As the hybrid revolution goes full steam, some suppliers are being caught off guard. AutoWeek/Autonews reports that Sanyo, the company responsible for the battery packs in the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, ...
Detroit Free Press

Ford to expand hybrid vehicles, push back launch of 3-row EVs to stay competitive

After a strong first-quarter sales report heavily crediting the strength of its hybrid vehicles, Ford Motor Co. announced plans Thursday to expand hybrid offerings across its lineup — while pushing ...
Autoblog

Shopping for a 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid? Here’s What Experts Say You Should Look At Instead

View post: Gordon Murray’s $20M McLaren F1-Inspired Hypercar Goes to Auction at the Las Vegas Grand Prix For 2025, Ford still offers the Escape Hybrid as either a standard hybrid or as a plug-in ...