The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid offers class-leading fuel economy. The second-generation powertrain system combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and electric battery-driven motors to deliver the optimal experience in driving performance and fuel economy.
The propulsion system for the 2010 Fusion Hybrid transitions between gas and electric power and back more efficiently and seamlessly.
The overall system upgrade allows the Fusion Hybrid to operate longer at higher speeds in electric mode. It can operate up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, approximately twice as fast as some competitors. The city driving range on a single tank of gas is expected to be more than 700 miles.
The powertrain in the 2010 Fusion Hybrid is a gasoline engine Duratec 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve Atkinson cycle (156 hp and 135 lb.-ft. of torque) plus an Electric Motor, the Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor (106 hp). Powertrain is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission. (191 net horsepower).
For 2010 a smarter climate control system monitors cabin temperature and only runs the gas engine as needed to heat the cabin; it also includes an electric air conditioning compressor to further minimize engine use. The regenerative brake system captures the energy normally lost through friction in braking and stores it. Nearly 94 percent energy recovery is achieved by first delivering full regenerative braking followed by friction brakes during city driving.
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