Ford Fusion Hybrid Goes Over 1300 Miles On A Single Tank Of Gas »
Posted By TimALoftis 7 months ago in Science & TechnologyIn the shadows of the nation's capital, Ford set a new standard for future cars.
Monday night, Ford's hybrid, the 2010 Fusion, managed to go more than 1,300 miles on a single tank of gas. That means you could drive a Fusion straight from New York to Miami without stopping to fill up.
A team including Ford hybrid engineers, a fuel efficiency expert, and NASCAR star Carl Edwards started the "1,000 Mile Challenge" on Saturday morning in Mount Vernon, Virginia. They were still going along the George Washington Parkway by late Monday night, getting an average of 81.6 miles per gallon.
The team of experts had some strategies (what they call "Eco-Driving" techniques) to maximize mileage on the hybrid's journey, including:
- Gradually accelerating and smoothly braking
- Coasting up to red lights and stop signs to avoid fuel waste and brake wear
- Avoiding bumps and potholes that can reduce momentum
Besides giving us another reason to drive hybrid cars, the 1,000 Mile Challenge also raised funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Read Full Story at nbcwashington.com »
213 Views Share Story 5 Comments Report
Submitted By:
TimALoftis
A Proud And Dedicated Member Of The Propeller Community. If You Like Social News, Join Us For A Mature And Intelligent Discussion On The Latest ...
Who Also Submitted:
RSS Join the Discussion
+ Add CommentComments So Far: 5 (view all)
-
100%
TimALoftis7 months ago
This comment is below the standard viewing threshold View It »
Wow...81.6 MPG.
Reply
I have a feeling if you drove the route the way the testers did in this challenge you would have been beeped or blown at quite a bit. But never the less this is quite impressive as to what the new Fusion Hybrid is capable of doing. -
PsychoHosebeastComment removed: Spammer, Abusive
-
100%
TimALoftis7 months ago
This comment is below the standard viewing threshold View It »
The NBC report was submitted prior to the Ford Fusion running out of gas...it actually made it 1,445 miles on single tank of gas.
Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi7ENrJDxG4 -
-
More News
Download Squad
Microsoft brings Silverlight video to the iPhone, without a plugin
New website covers the rejected iPhone app beat
Teamviewer 5 beta gets faster, adds voice and video conferencing
Fugly Friday: Carnage UK, best viewed when drunk -- blind drunk
Internet Explorer 8's SmartScreen blocks 2 million malicious URLs per day
Engadget
Archos releases developer edition firmware for Internet Tablets
QiGi's Smartbook is more like a WinMo 6.5-powered MID
Spin polarization achieved at room temperature, elusive miracles now less elusive
Nissan's Scratch Shield paint coming to cellphones, invisibleSHIELD feels threatened
Magellan's GPS Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch: $130, coming next month
Science Daily
Biological basis of 'bacterial immune system' discovered
New device implanted by surgeons help paralyzed patients breathe easier
Fruit fly sperm makes females do housework after sex
Bell's palsy: Study calls for rethink of cause and treatment
Nuclear waste reduction: Polymers designed to mop up radioactive isotopes
Add a Comment
Sign In With Your Propeller Account
Please keep your comments relevant to this story.
To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.