auto know: what are early hybrids like as used vehicles?

by:Yovog     2023-08-07
What do you think of old hybrids as used cars?
I would like to buy a 2007 Escape mix over 240,000 but worry about the hybrid battery.
How long will these batteries last and what will be the cost of replacement?
Also, will Hybrid systems affect e-commercetest?
Eli Melnick, electrical engineer at Start Auto Electric in Toronto (startauto. com)
Reply: 2004-
The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid is a good choice.
Ford had to come up with a reliable hybrid to demonstrate the technology because he knew very well that lemons would affect public acceptance.
We served a few in the store and found them good-
Easy to maintain and repair.
For used cars, I suggest 2008 or later.
Earlier models had brakes. by-
Repair expensive wire systems. High-
Voltage batteries should not be the primary concern for hybrid buyers.
The manufacturer found that by ensuring that the capacity of the battery does not exceed 80 and that the discharge is not allowed to be less than 20, the battery life is maximized.
Hybrid batteries tend to exceed vehicles, which can reach more than 500,000 kilometers before this can become a problem.
If needed, the waste battery pack taken from the wreckage of the car costs $600 to $1,800.
Forget about battery repair!
More common hybrid
The related fault on Ford Escape is a hybrid coolant pump (
$500 repair fee if needed).
This is separate from the engine cooling system for keeping electronic and hybrid cross-axis cooling.
The battery pack itself is cooled by auxiliary air-con.
System, similar to rear air-con.
Units of minivans. An often-
The neglected maintenance project on a hybrid car is the battery
Package ventilation filter.
This is a small air filter located on the driver\'s side of the trunk, which is easy to replace.
As with any vehicle, regular maintenance is essential.
If there is any fault with the hybrid system, the vehicle may not run even as gasolineonly vehicle.
In general, hybrid vehicles have demonstrated that they can provide reliable transportation while providing superior fuel economy and lower emissions.
Eric Lai added: Ford reported that when testing after 370,000 kilometers, the battery capacity of the hybrid used as a New York City taxi still accounts for 80 of the original battery capacity. (Many U. S.
Taxi driver reported driving 500,000free. )
Half of New York\'s taxis (about 6000) were hybrids in 2012, mainly escape cars and some Prius.
Although the mayor wanted the whole fleet to mix, the taxi board chose
Nissan hybrid will replace all retired taxis. Hybrids are e-
Test exemptions in addition to some \"fake hybrids. Any high-
Mileage vehicles are expected to be repaired normally due to wear. Email your non-
The mechanical problem of Eric Lai of wheel @ thestar. ca .
Due to the large amount of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.
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