Comments on: Can the Ford Fusion Hybrid travel 1,000 miles on one tank of gas? http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:57:24 -0500 hourly 1 By: mike http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1143806 mike Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:14:30 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1143806 the high mileage is under supervised special driving but what about the average driver going the average speed? the high mileage is under supervised special driving but what about the average driver going the average speed?

]]> By: A team proved me wrong and drove a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1,445.7 on one tank of gas http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1012931 A team proved me wrong and drove a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1,445.7 on one tank of gas Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:40:52 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1012931 [...] I was wrong, way wrong. I stated that a team of drivers, including hypermiller Wayne Gerdes and NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, could not drive a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid over 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas. But the team ticked over the 1,000 mark with a 1/3 tank of gas left and proceed to drive an extra 445.7 miles. In all, the drive was 47 hours of continuous driving done by an entire team of people. The stunt concluded yesterday morning with Edwards hit the 1,000 mark himself. Thankfully, this car ride didn’t end like the Sprint Cup race at Talladega just last Sunday. Then again, the speeds were a bit slower on this drive. This test does reinforce that the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a true contender in the hybrid cockfight. Ford also claims, and we can’t find any evidence to the contrary, that the sedan is the largest, most fuel efficient vehicle available. I didn’t see anything near this mileage during my 3,200 mile trip in the same model, but I wasn’t trying to break any records. I did break some speed limits though. [...] [...] I was wrong, way wrong. I stated that a team of drivers, including hypermiller Wayne Gerdes and NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, could not drive a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid over 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas. But the team ticked over the 1,000 mark with a 1/3 tank of gas left and proceed to drive an extra 445.7 miles. In all, the drive was 47 hours of continuous driving done by an entire team of people. The stunt concluded yesterday morning with Edwards hit the 1,000 mark himself. Thankfully, this car ride didn’t end like the Sprint Cup race at Talladega just last Sunday. Then again, the speeds were a bit slower on this drive. This test does reinforce that the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a true contender in the hybrid cockfight. Ford also claims, and we can’t find any evidence to the contrary, that the sedan is the largest, most fuel efficient vehicle available. I didn’t see anything near this mileage during my 3,200 mile trip in the same model, but I wasn’t trying to break any records. I did break some speed limits though. [...]

]]> By: waxner http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1012837 waxner Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:06:20 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1012837 I predict the Ford Fusion hybrid will be a real game changer for Ford. If my Saturn survives 3 more years, and if Ford continues their incredible advances with hybrids and plugins I predict the Ford Fusion hybrid will be a real game changer for Ford. If my Saturn survives 3 more years, and if Ford continues their incredible advances with hybrids and plugins

]]> By: MERLE NAGEL http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1012713 MERLE NAGEL Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:02:17 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1012713 I HAVE A 2006 PRIOUS WITH 180,000 MILES. IT DOES NOT GET BETTER MILEAGE IN THE CITY AND BY REALLY BEING CAREFUL I HAVE ACHIEVED 50+ MPG TWICE BUT NORMAL DRIVING AVERAGES 39-42 MPG AND AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE AMOUNT OF MILES, I LITERALLY LIVE IN THIS CAR. AM I TOTALLY SATISFIED WITH IT, YOU BET I AM. I HAVE A 2006 PRIOUS WITH 180,000 MILES. IT DOES NOT GET BETTER MILEAGE IN THE CITY AND BY REALLY BEING CAREFUL I HAVE ACHIEVED 50+ MPG TWICE BUT NORMAL DRIVING AVERAGES 39-42 MPG AND AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE AMOUNT OF MILES, I LITERALLY LIVE IN THIS CAR. AM I TOTALLY SATISFIED WITH IT, YOU BET I AM.

]]> By: limo hire glasgow http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1011148 limo hire glasgow Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:09:26 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1011148 i wouldnt mind spending that amount of fuel on the Ford Fusion Hybrid because the image it will give me by being spotted in it matters most. i wouldnt mind spending that amount of fuel on the Ford Fusion Hybrid because the image it will give me by being spotted in it matters most.

]]> By: Ridgerunner http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1011048 Ridgerunner Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:24:51 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1011048 Ok, maybe it's just me, but the phrase "Pulse and Glide Technique" just sounds sexual Ok, maybe it’s just me, but the phrase “Pulse and Glide Technique” just sounds sexual

]]> By: Scott Monty http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1011045 Scott Monty Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:17:04 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1011045 Matt, Thanks for continuing to cover the Fusion. Not sure why you need to wait for the next generation - this IS this next generation. Scott Burgess, longtime auto reviewer at the Detroit News said: "It doesn't matter which 2010 Ford Fusion you pick, it's going to be good...Pick one or start your own personal stimulus program and pick them all, because Ford now has the most complete -- and best -- lineup in the midsize car segment. That's right. It's better than the Honda Accord and even the top-selling Toyota Camry. It's not going to outsell those vehicles, but it should." More available at: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009904230471 The mileage that you saw on the highway was typical for highway driving. But let's remember that hybrids are designed to get their best performance in city driving. The EPA rating for the Fusion Hybrid is officially 41 mpg, but a reviewer for the L.A. Times achieved 52 mpg in real-world driving last fall. www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil19-2008dec19,0,1742816.story Expect to be surprised by this weekend's results. :) Scott Monty Global Digital Communications <a href="http://thefordstory.com" rel="nofollow">Ford Motor Company</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/scottmonty" rel="nofollow">@ScottMonty</a> Matt,

Thanks for continuing to cover the Fusion. Not sure why you need to wait for the next generation – this IS this next generation. Scott Burgess, longtime auto reviewer at the Detroit News said:
“It doesn’t matter which 2010 Ford Fusion you pick, it’s going to be good…Pick one or start your own personal stimulus program and pick them all, because Ford now has the most complete — and best — lineup in the midsize car segment. That’s right. It’s better than the Honda Accord and even the top-selling Toyota Camry. It’s not going to outsell those vehicles, but it should.”

More available at: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009904230471

The mileage that you saw on the highway was typical for highway driving. But let’s remember that hybrids are designed to get their best performance in city driving. The EPA rating for the Fusion Hybrid is officially 41 mpg, but a reviewer for the L.A. Times achieved 52 mpg in real-world driving last fall. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil19-2008dec19,0,1742816.story

Expect to be surprised by this weekend’s results. :)

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company
@ScottMonty

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]]> By: Stack http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/23/can-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-travel-1000-miles-on-one-tank-of-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-1010893 Stack Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:04:41 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=85924#comment-1010893 Wait, they're going to drive this thing 1000 miles at 23 mph??? That cannot be the most fuel efficient speed. This is retarded. Wait, they’re going to drive this thing 1000 miles at 23 mph??? That cannot be the most fuel efficient speed. This is retarded.

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