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Escape Hybrid Update

Well, I put the first tank full of gas into the new hybrid and here are the results (knowing that I started with a full tank).

10.999 gallons used over 337 miles for an average of 30.639 MPG. The in-dash display indicated that I was 77 miles from empty when I pulled up to the pump. The same indicator stated that I was 460 miles from empty after refueling so I can anticipate something in the range of 400 to 460 miles per full tank before I limp to the next filling station at up to 30 mph on the electrical system.