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The Fusion also includes SmartGauge technology, which helps drivers adjust their driving to get more mileage out of the car. (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ibR4EW6CAzVFKEMw17aTrlmp6UowD95874GG0)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Ford_Fusion_Hybrid.jpgThe Associated Press (http://ap.org) – Dec. 22, 2008

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.'s much ballyhooed 2010 Fusion Hybrid will get 41 city miles per gallon and 36 mpg on highways, based on final certification figures from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the company said Monday.

The move is one of the final steps in getting the vehicle to dealerships next spring. Certification of the vehicle was recently completed at the company's testing laboratories in Allen Park, Mich.

Ford said that the Fusion Hybrid tops Toyota's Camry hybrid — its main competitor_ mileage by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.

The Fusion can travel up to 47 miles per hour using only battery power. After 47 miles, the car's four-cylinder engine turns on to power the car and recharge the battery.

The Fusion's nickel-metal hydride battery is lighter and produces 20 percent more power than the Ford Escape hybrid. It also devised a way to get 28 percent more power out of the battery cells, said Praveen Cherian, program leader for the Fusion Hybrid.

"It's not just one thing, but thousands," he said of the improved mileage numbers. "We've optimized the heck out of... http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ibR4EW6CAzVFKEMw17aTrlmp6UowD95874GG0

Wow! Sounds great. Could it be that Ford is waking up?

Does anyone know if this car will be produced in Mexico with it's gas sibling, or somewhere in the US? I'm very happy to see Ford expanding their hybrid line up, but would be disappointed if it wasn't built in the US--especially since the TCH IS built here...

sounds promising for some people.

That sounds great!

What I would really love is for that powertrain in a wagon. Something like this, which is the same platform. It'd be a simple drop-in.
http://blogs.cars.com/photos/mother_proof_august/mazda6wagon500.jpg

Does anyone know if this car will be produced in Mexico with it's gas sibling, or somewhere in the US? I'm very happy to see Ford expanding their hybrid line up, but would be disappointed if it wasn't built in the US--especially since the TCH IS built here...

I haven't heard of any US factories retooling for the Fusion platform, so I suspect they will all be built in Mexico. This can be confirmed by checking the VIN on the car when you see it at an auto show. If the first digit is a "3", then it's Mexican-built.

That sounds great!
What I would really love is for that powertrain in a wagon.

I wholeheartedly agree. But depending on where they stashed the battery, the wagon platform, which uses a different structure behind the rear seat, would probably need a re-engineered floorpan back there. With US drivers avoiding station wagons (allegedly, according to the marketing folks), I don't see Ford dipping into the thin pile o' cash to tweak the wagon structure. And that's a shame, as I should have my Maxx paid off by the time the FFH launches, and I may just want to give this new car a test drive.

But I couldn't replace the Maxx with the FFH because I use the hatchback and all the extra space rather often, and I don't want to give that up. At that point, I'd likely keep the Maxx for hauling and consider the FFH for everything else, where it would be carrying two people and 90 cubic feet of atmosphere. Admittedly, that would resolve the jealousy I feel when I see some of the signatures here with incredible FE numbers while my 400 pounds of iron pushrod power reaches the 40+mpg range only under optimal conditions. :D

This is a huge step forward for Ford.

Is it possible to add the Fusion/Milan Hybrid to the FEH/MMH Hybrid section for threads or even add a new section for it. This way we can post questions and answers as this new Hybrid is being considered for purchase by our members and viewers.

On the BlueOval.com Forum where some material like ordering guides and other information are posted, many of that forum members could care less about hypermiling or good MPG. If we had a place to look for information on this seriously new vehicle besides "IN The News" section it would be helpful.

GaryG

That sounds great!

What I would really love is for that powertrain in a wagon.

They already make it: it's called the Ford Escape Hybrid :). Seriously though, the FEH uses the same engine and transmission as the FfH, and it is a station wagon--it's just disguised with taller shocks and tires so that more Americans are willing to purchase it.

Unfortunately, sales of the Mazda 6 wagon were really slow in this country, and Mazda stopped production during the last year or two of that body style (and doesn't import/build the current wagon).

I don't understand why we don't buy wagons--they are so practical! Instead, we're pretty much shoe horned into SUVs if we want to carry larger items. At least I'm able to score a respectable 35mpg in MY station wagon (MMH).

The Fusion also includes SmartGauge technology, which helps drivers adjust their driving to get more mileage out of the car. (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ibR4EW6CAzVFKEMw17aTrlmp6UowD95874GG0)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Ford_Fusion_Hybrid.jpgThe Associated Press (http://ap.org) – Dec. 22, 2008

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.'s much ballyhooed 2010 Fusion Hybrid will get 41 city miles per gallon and 36 mpg on highways, based on final certification figures from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the company said Monday.

The move is one of the final steps in getting the vehicle to dealerships next spring. Certification of the vehicle was recently completed at the company's testing laboratories in Allen Park, Mich.

Ford said that the Fusion Hybrid tops Toyota's Camry hybrid — its main competitor_ mileage by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.

The Fusion can travel up to 47 miles per hour using only battery power. After 47 miles, the car's four-cylinder engine turns on to power the car and recharge the battery.

The Fusion's nickel-metal hydride battery is lighter and produces 20 percent more power than the Ford Escape hybrid. It also devised a way to get 28 percent more power out of the battery cells, said Praveen Cherian, program leader for the Fusion Hybrid.

"It's not just one thing, but thousands," he said of the improved mileage numbers. "We've optimized the heck out of... http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ibR4EW6CAzVFKEMw17aTrlmp6UowD95874GG0

Energy regenerated from brake friction? Yeah, they're turning the brake heat back into battery electrical energy!! LOL.

Who ever wrote this piece needs to brush up on his/her physics.

Huh. You're right. The Escape's mileage is nearly as good as the Fusion's, with the same drivetrain. I assumed they had done like Honda with the Civic / CR-V combination, where they also upsized the engine from 1.8L to 2.4L in the conversion. The mileage dropped like a rock in the process.

Hi Gary:

___What did you say about a new Ford Fusion Hybrid forum ;)

___Enjoy and Good Luck

___Wayne

Hi Gary:

___What did you say about a new Ford Fusion Hybrid forum ;)

___Enjoy and Good Luck

___Wayne

Nice! Thanks Wayne

GaryG