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At 20 years old, Ford's Escape hybrid has arrived like a movie star

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The Ford Escape hybrid SUV came to market in 2004 .

Bob Greene : It's been 20 years of producing cars that operate with one gas motor and one electric motor.

He says hybrid vehicles are the fastest-growing segment in the U.S. today .

Greene: Hybrids eliminate range anxiety, eliminating range anxiety without a charging station close by.

Ford ’s share of the hybrid vehicle segment is 12.6% through August — up more than 1 full percentage point compared with the same period a year ago .

The 2025 Escape hybrid is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in October .

Consumers may purchase six versions of the 2025 Escape with four different powertrains.

The Escape hybrid gets an EPA -estimated 37 miles of all-electric range.