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Ford Employs Toyota Technology for New Escape Hybrid
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Toyota Motor Corp. recently announced that it has licensed to
Fold Motor Company Toyota's hybrid control technology for use with
Ford's hybrid electric system. Ford plans to use its own hybrid
electric system on the Escape Hybrid, with the Toyota technology
providing the electronic controls for the system.
In addition, Ford is licensing Toyota's emission control technology
for lean-burning engines. Ford plans to introduce a hybrid-electric
version of its popular Escape sport-utility vehicle later this
summer. It will be the world's first full hybrid SUV, according
to Ford.
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