Ford Escape Hybrids Going to the Beach

Ford is donating 45 Escape Hybrids to the L.A. County lifeguards in exchange for some 'marketing tie-ins' according to the chief lifeguard.
The lifeguards got a tour of the Claycomo, MO Ford plant, where they got a glimpse of their bright yellow hybrid SUVs. By May, you should see them out serving time on the beach.

Source: MyFox Kansas City | Claycomo Ford Plant Donates Hybrid SUVs

Surprisingly, there's no quote from the 'Hoff' on how this will play out on the surf.

Photo by stevelyon from Flickr