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05-04-2009, 08:10 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg The leaves called "Efficiency Leaves" tell you if you are being a green driver. (http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1020408_ford-fusion-hybrid-smart-gauge-with-ecoguide-intriguing-even-for-avid-hypermillers)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/SmartGauge_with_ECOGuide_in_practice.jpgEric Loveday - All Cars Electric (http://www.allcarselectric.com) - May 3, 2009
The FFH gauge cluster is without a doubt extremely helpful. :) --Ed.
Wards Auto makes a bold prediction that could prove true. Their prediction, "The ranks of hyper-millers will grow with the Ford Fusion Hybrid volume."
Hyper-millers are drawn to gauges that tell you how good you are doing. Gauges that accurately display real time fuel economy, battery power and such are what many hyper-millers us to determine how to drive in the most efficient manner. The Ford Fusion Hybrid's gauge and display system is engaging for the driver and draw immediate attention.
Ford has done it right as their gauge assembly is highly praised by the Wards staff how printed a thorough review of the gauge system alone in a recent article.
A brief recap of the system highlights follow. The Fusion Hybrid uses a vibrant blue colored display. They are positioned on both side of the speedometer and can be changed to display different information including battery charge and real time fuel mileage numbers.
So far, the gauges are pretty standard for a hybrid, but Ford trumps the competition in resolution and detail on their display. According to Wards, there is a slight learning curve to get the most out of... http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1020408_ford-fusion-hybrid-smart-gauge-with-ecoguide-intriguing-even-for-avid-hypermillers
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/SmartGauge_with_ECOGuide_in_practice.jpgEric Loveday - All Cars Electric (http://www.allcarselectric.com) - May 3, 2009
The FFH gauge cluster is without a doubt extremely helpful. :) --Ed.
Wards Auto makes a bold prediction that could prove true. Their prediction, "The ranks of hyper-millers will grow with the Ford Fusion Hybrid volume."
Hyper-millers are drawn to gauges that tell you how good you are doing. Gauges that accurately display real time fuel economy, battery power and such are what many hyper-millers us to determine how to drive in the most efficient manner. The Ford Fusion Hybrid's gauge and display system is engaging for the driver and draw immediate attention.
Ford has done it right as their gauge assembly is highly praised by the Wards staff how printed a thorough review of the gauge system alone in a recent article.
A brief recap of the system highlights follow. The Fusion Hybrid uses a vibrant blue colored display. They are positioned on both side of the speedometer and can be changed to display different information including battery charge and real time fuel mileage numbers.
So far, the gauges are pretty standard for a hybrid, but Ford trumps the competition in resolution and detail on their display. According to Wards, there is a slight learning curve to get the most out of... http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1020408_ford-fusion-hybrid-smart-gauge-with-ecoguide-intriguing-even-for-avid-hypermillers