http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...26/016026.html

"IRVINE - July 26, 2006: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid-electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs - from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Sacramento and local commercial fleet managers to raise awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of the Escape Hybrid. In addition, Ford engineers will host an Escape Hybrid consumer clinic, to answer consumer questions about hybrid technology.

The Ford Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic to the City of Sacramento will take place Wednesday, August 2nd at the Marriott Hotel off Sunrise Blvd. in Rancho Cordova. The event kicks off at 10AM.

The Ford Escape Hybrid owner clinic also takes place on Wednesday, August 2nd at the same location, and will run from 6 to 8PM.
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Gosh darn! Looks like someone didn't get the memo that Ford is getting out of the hybrid vehicle business. <GRINS>

Bob Wilson

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It's a great idea. Selling hybrids on sex appeal isn't going to work. Appeal on the coolness factor.

Would-be hypermiler