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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 Ford Fusion has been around since 2006 but is now modified with the new Hybrid power plant system from Ford.The Fusion Hybrid was finally revieled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late 2008.The new Ford Fusion recieves some of the best in-town gas mileage, that only a hybrid can get.  The EPA rates the Hybrid at 41 MPG which bests the Camry by 8 MPG and even outshines the Civic Hybrid by 1 MPG in the city;  a great feat for a mid-sized sedan.  The Fusion’s electric engine can power the car up to 47 MPH without any help from 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.

Technology in the Fusion allows drivers to learn which style of driving is best for maximizing fuel economy.  They have created an ingenious system which is built into the instrument cluster called the SmartGauge.  There are 2 LCD screens located one on each side of the speedo which display 4 different information screens.  The first screen shows the fuel level and the level of power left in the batteries.  The second data screen adds an electric vehicle mode indicator and RPM Tach.  The third screen displays engine and battery output power.Additional power consumption and power to the wheels are shown in the last data screen.Knowledge centers in the Fusion have data that consists of Miles Per Gallon, fuel efficiency report, travel chart, and changes in radiator temperatures.   The real time MPG information can show drivers which driving style is best for fuel economy.

The navigation system also houses the Hybrid Energy Flow Display.  This display will track the 5 modes of the Fusion’s Hybrid Powertrain which are the; electric drive, hybrid drive, electric boost, idle charging, and regenerative breaking.

Ford not only equipped the Fusion with an environmentally friendly drivetrain; they also used post-industrial yarns which are recycled into the seats of the Fusion Hybrid.Tired of watching Toyota and Honda benifit off new hybrid vehicles, Ford decided to add a new hybrid vehicle to their line-up that will apeal to the masses.

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