Author Topic: Ford Fusion Hybrid travels 1,445 miles on a single tank, averages 81.5 mpg (Read 1755 times)

AdmiralViscen · « **on:** April 28, 2009, 08:38:57 PM »

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fusion-hybrid-travels-1445-miles-on-a-single-tank-averages-815-mpg.html

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Going strictly by the Environmental Protection Agency’s fuel economy figures, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan on the market, but Ford today proved it is also one of the most efficient vehicles on the road today, regardless of class.

A team of Ford engineers and fuel mileage experts – with a special cameo appearance by NASCAR driver Carl Edwards — set out on April 25th to cover 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas in a showroom-stock Ford Fusion Hybrid, but wound up exceeding all expectations. When the Ford Fusion Hybrid finally rolled to a stop at 5:47am on Tuesday morning, the team had covered an astonishing 1,445.7 miles, netting an average of 81.5 mpg.

Not only is the mark of 1,445 miles on a single tank more than double the Fusion Hybrid’s claimed range of 700 miles, but is also the new record for a gasoline-powered, mid-size sedan.

Ford openly admits extreme driving techniques were used to achieve the record economy, but the results go a long way in proving the adage ‘it’s not what you drive but how you drive’. “Not only does this demonstrate the Fusion Hybrid’s fuel efficiency, it also shows that driving technique is one of the keys to maximizing its potential,” said Nancy Gioia, director, Ford Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs. One of the Fusion Hybrid’s key traits is its SmartGauge with EcoGuide, which helps the driver drive more efficiently.

Adding some icing to the cake, Ford’s 1,000 mile challenge also raised $8,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Ford

ManaByte · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:46:13 PM »

distinguished mentally-challenged post

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:48:24 PM »

ManaByte clearly hates America

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:48:31 PM »

That's nice, jackass.

Didn't Ford just win the Progressive X Prize, or are large auto manufacturers not eligible?

edit: Nevermind, they only went 81.5 mpg, the X Prize is for 100 mpg.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:51:10 PM »

Can I vote for "shit program that cuts and pastes responses"

IBM better beef him up before he goes on Jeopardy!

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:53:37 PM »

I imagine manabyte as redneck trucker reading that post.

Bocsius · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:05:44 PM »

Now if only they would do something about that grill.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:08:30 PM »

A car that gets awesome gas mileage that doesn't suffer from offensively bad design? Not bad.

Once my car goes to shit in the next 2-3 years, I hope these types of cars become the norm.

Bocsius · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:17:58 PM »

Quote from: T EXP on April 28, 2009, 09:08:30 PM

A car that gets awesome gas mileage that doesn't suffer from offensively bad design? Not bad.

It looks like they expect you to pick it up and shave with that thing.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:34:38 PM »

It's pretty interesting that what we think of as an "efficient" mileage for a car could double in about a decade. The thing the Fusion is that those VW Polo Blue Motion's already get a little higher mileage. Those are smaller cars though and obviously diesel isn't as common in the US so the Fusion is probably the best option.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:36:51 PM »

i adore my not-so-efficient 09 ford fusion

Brehvolution · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:02:00 PM »

I was customizing a focus hybrid on ford's site with a 6-speed manual, SYNC, Sony sound, and AWD. The AWD might knock a couple MPG off but it's almost a must to have a AWD vehicle in upstate NY during the winter months. I submitted it for a quote and was called 45 minutes later to set up an appointment with the Ford dealer near me. I postponed it though til my wife and I decide who's car is getting traded in. But I definately like the 2010 Focus with these options.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:06:00 PM »

You mean Fusion right?

Are you sure you can get the stick shift with the hybrid?

Brehvolution · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:15:55 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on April 28, 2009, 10:06:00 PM

You mean Fusion right?

Are you sure you can get the stick shift with the hybrid?

Ya, I meant Fusion. Manual cheeseburger's are cheaper and tend to get better milage depending how you drive it. I'm more interested in how much downshifting would effect how the braking system recharges the battery since braking would be used much less when coming to a stop.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:27:33 PM »

I'm pretty sure the hybrid is available only as an automatic. I don't think a hybrid can function properly if the computer doesn't have that greater degree of control.

Yea, it's auto only. No AWD either.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:33:47 PM »

YOur right now that I finally got their page to load for me. 2G2D indeed.

There is now manual OR AWD option. $:-\$

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:35:39 PM »

Fuck AWD in FWD cars

Brehvolution · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:38:52 PM »

I get snow and have a 30 minute(mostly highway) commute each way to my job. I had an AWD Subaru Legacy for a while and they do very well in the snow.

But the hybrid the way I want it is too rich for me. It woud triple my current payment as well.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2009, 02:12:27 AM »

Damn, I want this car.

T234 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2009, 12:54:23 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on April 29, 2009, 02:12:27 AM

Damn, I want this car.

Get your college to buy you that too.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2009, 03:31:39 PM »

In Ford we trust, bitches. I hope to get a Mustang soon.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2009, 02:35:09 AM »

And hey, Carl kept this Fusion shiny side up this time!

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Andowsky · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2009, 11:35:27 AM »

Holy shit, that view from Dale Jr's car was amazing

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:54:17 PM »

Quote from: Andowsky on April 30, 2009, 11:35:27 AM

Holy shit, that view from Dale Jr's car was amazing

There were a few injuries in the stands- one woman had her jaw shattered like glass- but nobody was killed, thank GOD.

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Author Topic: Ford Fusion Hybrid travels 1,445 miles on a single tank, averages 81.5 mpg (Read 1755 times)