Scoring great mileage figures in the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid isn't difficult. It's a full-fledged parallel hybrid that can run on electric power alone if you're going slow enough.
Of course, that didn't bother the folks at Ford who were attempting to drive over 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas. It was all part of a publicity stunt that took place in Washington D.C. to reassure the folks who make all those troublesome mileage laws that Ford is doing its part.
In addition to using every hypermiling trick in the book, Ford's drivers also used the sure fire method of driving really, really slow to maximize mileage.
Inside Line News: Ford Fusion Sets Distance Record on One Tank of Gasoline
brn says:
11:53 AM, 04/29/09
Isn't hypermiling fun!
and annoying.
lostandfound08 says:
12:11 PM, 04/29/09
The Fusion Hybrid is not a parallel hybrid. Rather, it is a power-split hybrid.
DCuerpoJr says:
12:59 PM, 04/29/09
Although it may have been the slowest and most boring drive I do think these was an impressive feat.
Guess Ford really wanted to make a statement for the Obama Administration.
stephen987 says:
03:06 PM, 04/29/09
At least the Fusion Hybrid can run on electric power up to 47 mph. That should make it easier to achieve good real-world numbers, hypermiling aside.
cwc1 says:
06:03 PM, 04/29/09
Yep, Ford wants to keep Obama's minions off its back, and prevent a government takeover of their business - justifiably so.
altimadude00 says:
10:59 PM, 04/29/09
An impressive feat would be to reach 1000 miles without using any special driving techniques...you know, driving like a normal human being?