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Congrats to all the girls. I hope to see the rookies back next year to see how they improve. I wonder if Ford is looking at any improvments after this rally? I heard that team 202 had a transmission leak after an "event" on the dunes. Could this have been avoided with better bash plates? In...

You can listen to Consumer Reports opinions of the 2020 Ford Escape with the 1.5L. As it stands, they think the 1.5L would be better replaced by the hybrid motor. This is inline with other auto magazine opinions. This is not to say the 1.5L is hopeless, because the vibration/booming issues...

60,000 to 105,000 miles (7-10 years max.) is the scheduled replacement of a "dry" timing belt from different car manufacturers’ service manuals. My point is that Ford does not schedule replacement of the oil bathed, "wet", timing belt. Indefinite mileage, as if it was a long life timing...

Unfortunately, this video is of the 2019 escape, which has an older chassis and a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, not a 1.5L, 3-cylinder. Actually, the 3 cylinder is an improvement as long as the engine is not bogged down. The primary issue with the 3-cylinder is the programing of the cylinder deactivation...

Yeah, but denialism is easy to grasp. Classic symptoms verified. https://sunwatts.com/400-watt-q-cells-q-peak-duo-l-g5-2-mono-xl-solar-panel/ https://www.chiliconpower.com/index.html#Info%20Microinverters%20CP-720 https://www.chiliconpower.com/index.html#Info%20Cortex%20GATEWAY...

So the environment is not a problem and certainly not your problem. All fake news. If that is your stance, there is no argument. Nevertheless, even in Texas, a customer pays a whole lot more than raw power costs for power at their door. I am saving $1,500 a year from solar that cost me...

Recycling happens right now for Tesla batteries. With the value and the long life, there will certainly be market for them to be cashed in or reused. The large battery cells will only make recycling more efficient. The battery day presentation was pretty clear that this is not just for autos...

Mars can be construed as a backup plan If the green electrification plan is too little, too late. Why not mars? SpaceX has the money, it's a significant engineering challenge and it would be a nice legacy whether entirely successful or not.. Pretty much the story of Elon's life. His push...

Tesla is working hard on the total solution for the reduction/replacement of fossil fuel which California (and the EU) is pushing for. From renewable energy technologies to local/central battery power plants, $25k electric cars. 500 to 1000 mile range, etc. I think it's exciting. Highlights...

I was thinking of the Rav4 Prime too until I saw it in action off-road. The AWD is pretty unresponsive to losing wheel traction. The rear electric motor is weak sauce and the front electric motors are overpowered and spin the wheels. The approach and departure angles also suck. Truly, any...

It would be nice to have an engineering explanation directly from Ford on these issues. The lack of Sync 4 is pretty lame......and all the Bronco commercials show the vehicles "flying" across the landscape. Well, your tethered phone may be flying around too and no over air updates. 2000 lbs...

Some good info, finally! -Paddle shifters for manual operation of transmission. -Off-Road suspension. We'll have to find out what that means. -7 trail terrain modes like regular Bronco. -Trail control. Probably a speed limiter like descent control. -Twin mechanical rear drive unit. Sounds...

I agree that you should be able to select a manual from any trim level, but what companies are doing now days is making manuals only available in the highest "sport" trims as a no cost option. Mazda 3 for example. Hopefully the manual transmissions will not just be relegated to decked out rock...

Firstly, the Bronco forum has a "Bronco Sport" forum tab, but the Bronco Sport forum does not have a "Bronco" forum tab out. It would be convenient if it did. Also, there have been no interesting "leaks" from Ford. IMO, the exterior is not as exciting / attractive as the original 2018 Ford...

Yes, the CVT is only on the hybrid. The auto for the 1.5L & 2.0L Ecoboost will be the Ford 8 speed.

It depends on how much you drive and what you are paying for gas. In San Diego, the cheapest gas is around $2.50/gal, Say you drive 15,000 miles a year. Estimate the worth of the digital instrument panel + leather steering wheel + blacked wheels at $460. That leaves only $700 difference in...

More like <$1,000 for a conventional HEV, ~$4000 for a PHEV. For comparison, the 2020 Escape SE Sport, which has the SE features plus the hybrid engine, full digital dash, leather steering wheel and black wheels is only $1160 more money than the Escape SE with the 1.5L Ecoboost. I would assume...

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The 1.5L Ecoboost is made in Chihuahua, Mexico. So is the 2.5L motor for the hybrid when it shows up. The 2.0L Ecoboost can be from Cleveland, Ohio or Valencia, Spain.

Good, long telephoto shots for accurate scaling. Looks like the length is ~170", approach angle ~32 deg and departure angle ~29". Good if you go off-road. IMO, one design detail that had so much promise, but was not realized is the headlamps. To me, they look like swimming goggles. They...