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Driving on volts

by Christine & Scott Gable
for About.com

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid electric drive

On flat roads, the Escape will cruise up to about 30 MPH on just electric motor power- -and maintain that speed for several miles. It's perfect for city driving- -go from one end of a small town to the other without the engine kicking on. Nice!

photo © Adrian Gable
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