Transpower Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Go here for the good news: http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.j...p;revlogtype=22 The only bad news appears to be that because of the change in EPA rules for 2008 models the fuel economy rating has dropped to 29 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. This contradicts the recent Ford press release which stated that fuel economy had improved by 3 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvujeb Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Go here for the good news: http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.j...p;revlogtype=22 The only bad news appears to be that because of the change in EPA rules for 2008 models the fuel economy rating has dropped to 29 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. This contradicts the recent Ford press release which stated that fuel economy had improved by 3 mpg. It went up 3 mpg on the old test probably as a comparison to the current model. The tax credit increased, so I believe that the mileage is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 It went up 3 mpg on the old test probably as a comparison to the current model. The tax credit increased, so I believe that the mileage is better. I checked the IRS Web site and saw that, indeed, the new credit amount is $2200, versus $1950 before (for AWD). But, so far, I'm unable to find the IRS formula (if they have one) for calculating the credit based on mpg. :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roush6 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Actually, the estimates of 29/27 may not even be correct or official. If you visit this website, http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/2008escapehybrid/ and click on #3, you will see that it says "*FWD (34/30) and 4WD(29/27). Based on 2007 EPA-estimated fuel economy for all 2007 SUVs equipped with conventional I4 engines". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvujeb Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 The credit is compute based on the weight of the vehicle. There are tables in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that list the average mileage for car and one for light trucks for different weight classes in 2002. There are also tables that detail the credit amount based on two things: fuel economy credit (percentage increase) and conservation credit (savings of fuel over lifetime - 120,000 miles). For instance, the 4000 lb. inertia weight class for light trucks in 2002 is 17.6 mpg. The 2007 Escape FWD mileage of 36 city results in a fuel economy of 204.5%. This is a credit of $1600. Over the lifetime of the vehicle this results in a savings of over 3000 gallons of gas, a $1000 credit. Energy Policy Act of 2005, pages 447 and 448. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 The credit is compute based on the weight of the vehicle. There are tables in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that list the average mileage for car and one for light trucks for different weight classes in 2002. There are also tables that detail the credit amount based on two things: fuel economy credit (percentage increase) and conservation credit (savings of fuel over lifetime - 120,000 miles). For instance, the 4000 lb. inertia weight class for light trucks in 2002 is 17.6 mpg. The 2007 Escape FWD mileage of 36 city results in a fuel economy of 204.5%. This is a credit of $1600. Over the lifetime of the vehicle this results in a savings of over 3000 gallons of gas, a $1000 credit. Energy Policy Act of 2005, pages 447 and 448. Well, this is very confusing. The press release said that there was a 3 mpg increase, not a 3 mpg decrease. But the drivetrain is the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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