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Ford Enters the Hybrid Race with the Fusion
When Ford ceased production of the outdated Taurus a few years ago, they had to scramble to fill the void inthe mid sized car arena.People are really starting to notice the new Hybrid power plant modification in the Fusion.The Fusion Hybrid was finally revieled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late 2008. What makes this Ford so special is the excellent in-town gas mileage that the hybrid can get.You can expect to get great fuel economy in city driving, around 41 MPG, which is much better than the Toyota Camry hybrid and a little better than the Civic Hybrid.The hybrid electric motor has the ability to power the Fusion up past 45 miles per hour without the help of the gas engine. Already there have been many automotive magazines that have employed this system to achieve much better MPG ratings then the EPA estimates.
New technology in the Hybrid allows the Fusion to teach drivers which driving style gets the best fuel economy.The Smart Gauge is a set of gauges built into the display. There are 2 LCD screens located one on each side of the speedo which display 4 different information screens.The driver can see the amount of gasoline and the amount of electric charge left in the batteris through the 1st info screen.The second gauge tells which mode the car in in; electric or hybrid, and it also shows the RPM's. The third screen displays engine and battery output power.The fourth screen displays data including power to the wheels and accessory power consumption.All display screens show fuel efficiency, MPG record, voyage account, and changes in coolant temps.To inform the driver which driving style is the best for fuel economy, a real time MPG information gauge is available.
The nav screen shows the Hybrid Energy Flow data.These smart gauges will display the different features of the hybrid powerplant including the 2 drives (electric and hybrid), the boost, charging while idle, and of course regenerative braking.
Seperating itself from the hybrid pack, the Fusion has seats made from reclaimed fabric.Ford has finally come out with a fuel efficient car that will appeal to the masses and be a leading competitor to Toyota and Honda's hybrids.
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Ford : Fusion HYBRID FUSION HYBRID SYNC CAMERA NAVIGATION 14199 MILES 502A
US $12,800.00
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US $12,800.00
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