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The Ford Motor Company received some good news lately in the form of the fuel economy ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. Both cars are projected to return 41 mpg around town and 36 mpg on the highway, numbers that put these cars at the head of the class.Ford had expected that the Fusion/Milan would get 38 perhaps 39 mpg, but when the EPA tests were completed, they were awarded the higher the number. These numbers stand in stark contrast to the Fusion’s nemesis, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, which gets 33 mpg around town and 34 mpg on the highway. Toyota took the hybrid leadership role from Honda a few years back, but now it appears that Ford is making its own case with its two models. 

The 2010 models represent the second generation for the popular mid-sized cars which, along with the Lincoln MKZ, have helped ease Ford’s losses somewhat this year. With the new models expected to hit showrooms in Spring 2009, Ford will have the most fuel efficient mid-sized cars on the market. Indeed, the hybrid models even manage to top the compact Honda Civic Hybrid by one mpg, an amazing feat at that.

Along with the Fusion, Milan and the MKZ, Ford is in the process of releasing a dizzying array of new models.

This past fall, Ford rolled out the next generation is in it highly popular F-Series pickup trucks, delaying their introduction by a few months in hopes that gas prices would stabilize. Better than expected, gas prices have plunged and demand for the pickup truck has surged to the point where the automaker added a second shift to their Kansas City truck assembly plant.

Also coming this Spring is the next generation Mustang, a car that has fallen on hard times lately, but should rebound as buyers seek the latest iteration of the popular pony car. This summer, an all new full sized Ford Taurus and Mercury Montego will debut and those cars will be joined by the Lincoln MKT, a luxury crossover model.

New technologies, including EcoBoost is on its way, an engine configuration that will allow powerplants to put out more power without sacrificing fuel economy. By early 2010, the first of several smaller cars including the all new Fiesta will be on sale, giving Ford more new models in an eighteen month period than any other manufacturer.

Clearly, Ford is on a role. Thanks to the EPA, the Fusion and Milan now have world class fuel numbers to sport too.

It’s unbelievable how one invention and you can save the environment. I bet you don’t know what I am talking about. Well, I am talking about hybrid cars. Unbelievable? I thought so. Well, for those who do not know what a hybrid car is, read on.A hybrid car, or commonly known as hybrid vehicle, uses at least two distinct power sources to propel. Some of the most common power sources are: rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), a fueled power source, air or electric motor or gas engine. 

Most hybrid cars are referred to as hybrid-electric vehicle or HEV. Usually, a HEV uses combustion and electric motors to proper the vehicle. I bet you don’t know what I am talking about. It’s okay.

Let me tell you. HEV is a vehicle which combines a conventional propulsion system with an on-board rechargeable energy storage system. Why combine? Simple, it is to achieve better fuel economy.

HEVs are considered the premium for hybrid cars. Thus, this tells us that they are more expensive. This is usually due to the car having more electronics and also extra batteries. However, some hybrid cars are considered more expensive because of their design. One important thing to note is that when you sell your hybrid car it is not the same as selling your normal car. The selling price depends on the usage of the car.

Do you want to drive a hybrid car? I know I do. Well, there is only one obvious answer on why I would drive a hybrid car. It is because I want to save our one and only planet. If you have a chance to drive a hybrid car, take it. Hybrid cars ae fun to drive!

I am sure you are dying to know the other benefits of driving a hybrid car and I am sure I have to do better to convince you that a hybrid car is much better than a conventional car.

Other than being environmentally friendly, a owning a hybrid car is easier on your pocket. Why? The fuel consumption is much lesser than that of a conventional car. Overall, the maintenance of the car is so much cheaper than having a conventional car.

Durability of a hybrid car is like the durability of a range rover. Sounds unbelievable but you have to trust me. Its gasoline engine, brakes and also batteries are so durable that the cost of maintaining them are close to nothing.

Are you ready to own a hybrid car? Well, let me tell you this; in a about 10 year’s time most cars on the roads will be hybrids. Even the most popular hybrid car company, Toyota is going to increase production to a million in less than a decade’s time.

What’s stopping you from owning a hybrid car? Given the benefits above, I bet you are considering to get a hybrid car. Good choice.