Ford Creates A Hybrid for the Masses
Ever since the Taurus took a nose dive a few years ago, Ford has been looking for a suitable replacement to challenge the Accord and Camry in the mid-sized car segment. The Fusion has been around since 2006 but it is only now with the new Hybrid power plant making waves that the public has sat-up and taken notice. Ford officially released the Fusion Hybrid recently at the Los Angeles Auto Show late in 2008.In comparison to competitors, the Ford Fusion Hybrid gets some of the best in-town gas mileage.The Fusion hybrid gets a fuel economy rating of 41 MPG which beats its main competitor, the camry, by almost 10 more MPG; the Fusion even betters the Civic Hybrid in the city.Without the gas engine, the Fusion can drive up to 47 MPH on just the electric motor alone. Already there have been many automotive magazines that have employed this system to achieve much better MPG ratings then the EPA estimates.
Using new technology, the Fusion can inform drivers which driving style is best for fuel economy.The Smart Gauge is a set of gauges built into the display.there are 2 hybrid information displays, one on each side of the gauge cluster that give a nice readout.The 1st display tells the power left in the battery packs and the remaining amount of fuel.The 2nd display shows the vehicle tachometer and also tells which mode the Fusion is running in; full electric or hybrid. The third screen displays engine and battery output power.The last data screen displays power to the wheels and additional 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 navigation system also houses the Hybrid Energy Flow Display.This display will exhibit the five modes of the Hybrid Pwer Train in cluding things like the regenerative braking, the elestric engine boost, and various hybrid and electric drive systems, and finally the charge while at idle.
The Fusion represents the first eco car to use recycle materials in the construction os the interior. After watching Toyota and Honda sell millions of hybrid vehicles; Ford has finally came out with a fuel efficient car that will appeal to the masses.
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