Ford to provide a fleet of 45 customized Escape Hybrids to the Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards. The full-hybrid SUVs will be used for rescue patrol along 72 miles of Southern California coastline.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the auto industry, from breaking news to car reviews. Apr 14, 2024, 09:53pm EDT In the highly competitive crossover SUV ...

Hybrid SUVs are common today, but the segment traces its roots to the Ford Escape Hybrid. Introduced for 2005, it was the first SUV to combine gasoline and electric power. Today’s Escape Hybrid ...