Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas

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Meet the 2012 Ford Fusion

EasyFuel™ capless refuel filler system

The standard Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler has an integrated spring-loaded flapper door that lets you simply insert the fuel nozzle to fill up. No screw cap is required. And because Easy Fuel automatically seals after the fuel nozzle is removed, fewer evaporative emissions are released into the environment.

Dual LCD SmartGauge™ Cluster with Eco Guide

The exclusive dual LCD SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide* is an innovative gauge cluster that provides real-time information to help you get the most efficiency from your Fusion Hybrid. SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide uses dual liquid crystal display (LCD) screens on either side of the center-mounted speedometer. A tutorial built into the display lets you choose one of four data screens for the level of information you want ? Inform, Enlighten, Engage or Empower ? and explains your options within each. Steering wheel-mounted controls make it all easy. All levels can indicate instant fuel economy; fuel economy history; odometer; engine coolant temperature; plus trip data including fuel economy, time-elapsed fuel economy and miles to empty. Watch the display grow leaves when you drive efficiently. Or watch them fade when you don't. More leaves = more mpg. This green motivator works during any of the four display modes.

E-CVT Automatic transmission

The 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle Hybrid I-4 engine* is teamed with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT). As its name suggests, this transmission is designed to provide seamless shifting because there is no progression of gear changes in the usual sense. What's more, because the eCVT can compensate for changing vehicle speeds, it allows engine speed to remain at its level of peak efficiency, helping make the Fusion Hybrid the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America.**

• *Coming Fall 2011. **2011 EPA-estimated 41 city/36 highway/39 combined mpg. Actual mileage will vary. Class is Midsize Sedans.

2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I4 engine and electric motor

An electric motor powered by an innovative nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery. And the 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 gas engine.* The combined energy of these two sources supplies the power for the Fusion Hybrid**. A full hybrid, Fusion can start off from a complete stop and travel at light to normal acceleration up to 47 miles per hour on electric power alone, with no fuel used. The I-4 gas engine kicks in extra power when needed, such as in passing or merging situations, and provides the main source of power above 47 mph. Both the gas engine and the electric motor combine to deliver a maximum 191 net horsepower.

Source/Article: http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/trim/?trim=hybrid&searchid=64584685|2100143845|26938627885