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Just one of the
Alternative Fuel Vehicles offered by the government auto sales division of
Gresham Ford Fleet is the
Ford Fusion Hybrid. This hybrid car is on the cutting edge of technology, both under the hood and inside the vehicle.
The
Ford Fusion Hybrid operates from a 275V sealed nickel-metal hydride battery that is recharged through the regenerative four-wheel disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) system. The ability to capture the energy that otherwise would be lost through heat due to the friction of the brakes is at the heart of the
Ford Fusion Hybrids reduction of fuel and carbon emissions. The
2.5L I-4 Atkinson Electric motor is a permanent magnet coupled with a front wheel drive power train. The steering, rack-and-pinion —
Electric Power-Assisted (EPAS) with drift control, makes driving this hybrid car a breeze. The front suspension has both Short- and Long-Arm (SLA) suspension while the rear suspension is an independent multilink system. The standard tires provided on a
Ford Fusion Hybrid are P225/50RVR17 all-season tires. The
Ford Motor Company hybrid transmission showcases the Aisin Powersplit electronically controlled Continuously Variable (eCVT) technology that extends the power band.
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| Ford Fusion Hybrid Interior Space |
The real heart of the
Ford Motor Company Fusion Hybrid is the net hybrid system horsepower is 191 @ 65 mph (combined output of the gasoline engine and electric traction motor) and torque output is 136 @ 2250 rpm. The midsize sedan hybrid was designed specifically to operate at peak fuel efficiency, delivering an EPA-estimated 41 mpg in the city. The Fusion uses a “5-stroke” combustion process that is more efficient than a conventional 4-stroke gasoline engine. The 4-valve-per-cylinder design slightly delays intake valve closing, significantly increasing the gasoline engine’s energy conversion efficiency, producing more mileage out of each gallon of gasoline. If the Hybrid batter becomes fully charges and the vehicle is not in need of any additional power the vehicle shuts off when it is not needed to significantly reduce both emissions and fuel consumption. The intake-Variable Cam Timing (i-VCT) allows the camshafts to operate the intake valves at different times in the combustion cycle, based on speed and load. It adjusts the timing for maximum performance and efficiency in any driving conditions, whether you are stop and go in the city or traveling highway speeds. The Ford Fusion's wide-band lambda sensor analyzes the air/fuel ratio and adjusts the fuel delivery to help minimize emissions and the electronic Throttle Control, also known as “drive by wire,” uses electronic sensors to operate the throttle to again maximize fuel economy. The symmetric runner exhaust manifold maximizes exhaust flow. You never have to worry about the Ford Fusion recovering from a long drive; it quickly restarts, seamlessly and virtually undetectable to passengers, when the need for additional power is detected.
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| Ford Fusion Hybrid Electronic Display |
Gresham Ford Fleet offers the complete line of
Ford Commercial Vehicles and associated products. Our holistic approach and dedication to customer service has made us the Preferred NW
Ford Fleet Dealership. If your municipality is considering an alternative fuel conversion and want to go green, contact
Gresham Ford Fleet to get your customized Fleet Conversion Report.
Gresham Ford is also a proud member of the
Willamette Columbia Clean Cities Coalition and recommends that every company and municipality that takes the environmental impact of their business seriously should join.
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