Did you know that transportation is the single biggest
contributor to air pollution in America? It’s not surprising, though, given the
staggering number of cars in the country--about 253 million according to 2014
estimates.
Hybrids to the Rescue
Fortunately, many drivers are crossing over to the “green”
side by purchasing hybrid vehicles--cars that run on both a standard combustion
engine (fuel-based) and a battery pack (electricity-based). An excellent
example of the hi-tech marriage of old and new is the 2016 Ford Fusion, which
is available at a dealer in or around Clarksville.
It’s All in the
Engine
At the heart of every car is it’s engine, and the Fusion
sports the proprietary EcoBoost engine, which marries turbocharging, direct
injection, and twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) technologies to
deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. Certain variants even have an Auto
Stop-Start capability to further increase mileage and minimize emissions.
No Compromise
Despite utilizing two, seemingly incongruous technologies,
the Fusion has no compromises when it comes to performance. With an
EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg for city driving and 36 mpg for highway driving,
you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck with this ride. In fact, should you
decide to go all electric, the battery can power your car for an estimated 19
miles.
Convenience is a
Virtue
Plugging your hybrid into a 120-volt power source will fully
charge the lithium-ion battery in seven hours. If you wish, you can also get a
240-volt home charging option that can top up the battery in a mere
two-and-a-half hours. In other words, you don’t have to wait an eternity to
drive your car--it will be ready when you are.
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