Hybrid
cars, trucks, and SUVs: All vehicles hybrid
Time
to give Ford a Little Green Credit
Tuesday, January 31,
2006
I am typically pretty
critical of Ford, but I think Ford might be heading in
the right direction. Others; however, are not so
impressed with Ford's new green movement. The Chicago
Tribune stated, "Ford
Long On Hype, Short on Detail" finding very
little excitement in Ford's hybrid vehicles, even the flex-fuel
Escape hybrid and the Reflex
diesel hybrid.
While it is true that Ford's hybrid vehicles are more
hype than reality in terms of pure business, don't
they deserve a little hype? The Ford
Escape hybrid is an excellent hybrid SUV, which is
why it's going to be hyped
during the SuperBowl.
Where are GM's hybrids?
If automakers are now in the golden
age of automaking, as Toyota believes, then Ford
has taken some solid steps toward the future. Yes,
those steps might be small, but if they are just the
beginning, then Ford could turn its fortunes around.
I think Ford deserves a little green credit - they've
taken real action.