Ford today announces a new global battery center of excellence – called Ford Ion Park – to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology – including future battery manufacturing.

With performance, flexibility and smart technology, the sporty Ford Escape continues for 2021 while introducing even more options for customers.

The all-new Ford Escape has earned recognition from two prestigious automotive industry organizations this week.

The all-new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid now has a best-in-class EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 100 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range.

Ford today kicks off its multi-channel national ad campaign for the all-new Escape, which features more space, smart new driver-assist technologies and a new hybrid powertrain option for class-leading EPA estimated fuel economy.

America’s all-time best-selling SUV is redesigned for the 2020 model year with lighter, leaner, stronger construction and the broadest Ford Explorer lineup ever.

With today’s reveal of the stylish new Escape, featuring the small SUV’s best-ever performance, flexibility and smart new technology, Ford is reinventing the model that helped drive the popularity of the segment.

Ford Motor Company today is providing a strategic update to investors, detailing plans to leverage its unique product strengths, trusted brand and global scale to refocus and thrive in an evolving and disruptive period for the auto industry.

Ford today detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the U.S., a plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles for customers globally.

Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a “hub and spoke” system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities.