Greentech Lead America: The new Ford Fusion is rated as
the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America after being certified by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to deliver 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, 47
mpg combined fuel economy rating for its hybrid model.
Ford Fusion Hybrid beats Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg
highway, 4 mpg city
The company said the new Fusion offers greatest
powertrain range of all midsize sedans with five engines, including two
EcoBoost options and hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants for true power of
choice
Fusion Hybrid tops the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg
highway and 4 mpg city, and delivers the highest-ever fuel economy numbers in
city and highway driving for a midsize sedan.
“The new Fusion is part of our plan to offer
vehicles with the very best quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart design and
value,” says Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO. “We are
absolutely committed to class-leading fuel efficiency as a reason to buy Ford
vehicles, with customers able to choose the fuel-efficient powertrain that best
fits their lifestyle.”
Fusion offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants and two
fuel-efficient EcoBoost four-cylinder engines for customers. Ford’s patented
Auto Start-Stop system automatically shuts off the engine at stationary idle to
help save customers even more fuel in stop-and-go city driving. It’s available
in both the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations with both
six-speed automatic and six-speed manual transmissions.
“Ford is bringing power of choice to midsize sedan
buyers,” says Mark Fields, president of The Americas. “More than
2 million customers this year will purchase midsize cars. Our new Fusion
delivers the fuel savings people truly want and value, with technologies that
cost two to three times the price on some German sedans.”
Ford’s patented, fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop system
smoothly shuts off engine power when the car is stopped and seamlessly restarts
as the driver releases the brake pedal. This feature, available for
just $295, improves fuel efficiency by 3.5 percent and reduces emissions.
Another patented technology SmartGauge with EcoGuide
coaches drivers for top fuel efficiency; and ECO Cruise, a greener cruise
control functionality that helps optimize powertrain elements for convenient
yet economical highway travel.
Fusion Hybrid achieves a top speed of 62 mph in electric
or EV mode and also has Active Grille Shutters, which make the car more
aerodynamic at highway speeds to improve fuel efficiency. An underbody with
aerodynamically designed panels provides even better fuel efficiency.
Electric vehicle sales to grow to 130 million units annually by
2025
Global Information recently predicted that electric
vehicle adoption sales will grow to 130 million units annually by 2025.
However, electric vehicle is still considered secondary to
internal combustion engine vehicles. Government support in terms of financial
and non-financial incentives has become imperative in order to generate
awareness. It will not only make EVs more affordable but will also popularize
the view the view that electric vehicles are a viable alternative to internal
combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
editor@greentechlead.com
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