Carl Edwards drives 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1445.7 miles on a single tank

Nothing has been proven. MPG can only be calculated when an IC engine is powering a vehicle. If the engine is off or you're coasting, then 0 MPG. All you have done is encourage dangerous hyper-milers. This type of demo hinders serious and meaningful research on IC efficiency.

Skeptic

- April 29, 2009 @ 04:04 pm PDT

I see your point, but this is important too.

Obviously car companies are doing their best to maximize internal combustion efficiency, but the current technology is already pushed to its limits. This article is about hybrid technology.

Additionally, raising awareness about how to drive efficiently is important too, because even the most efficient car will benefit from efficient driving techniques.

I'm just excited that American automakers are finally getting on board with efficiency- 87 mpg!!!

Go Ford!

petris

- May 2, 2009 @ 09:05 pm PDT