With the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Sacramento County enters the “Green Age.” While the Ford claim to fame may be the durability and toughness of a Ford truck, the brand is most certainly not a one-trick pony. Embracing the fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness of the “Green Age,” Ford has managed to create both smart performance engines and fully electric models that allow MPGs to skyrocket while refusing to sacrifice its signature engine power.
EcoBoost
Available for eight different Ford models, EcoBoost engines are designed to deliver the power of a larger engine while also achieving nearly 20% better fuel efficiency and a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Ford vehicles equipped with EcoBoost technology provide an affordable alternative to the fuel efficiency and power of hybrid and diesel models.
Hybrid
Ford Hybrid technology is available for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid. Sacramento County you may now start your engines, and then seamlessly switch to your battery-driven electric motors. The gas engine and regenerative braking of Ford hybrid models automatically recharge the electric motor’s battery pack, providing the convenience of hybrid technology without having to plug-in your vehicle.
Plug-in Hybrid
If you’re searching for a hybrid vehicle with incredible versatility, look long and hard at the Ford Plug-in Hybrid, available in the Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid models. With gas, electric and plug-in battery capabilities, the Ford Plug-in Hybrid provides drivers with the best of both worlds–a purely electric vehicle for short trips and a reliable hybrid at higher speeds.
All-Electric
Last but certainly not least, Ford offers an All-Electric model powered entirely by rechargeable battery, making it completely CO2-free. If the superhuman experience of an emissions-free drive doesn’t do it for you, the Ford Focus Electric model also makes sure you’ll never have to worry about fluctuating gas prices or cutting out oil-change coupons ever again. A Ford-branded home charging station is also available for purchase with All-Electric models.
No matter which hybrid option you decide is the best fit for your lifestyle, rest assured that the durability and power of the Ford brand will not be sacrificed in the name of excellent fuel efficiency. So, Green Agers, we’ll see you at the nearby Folsom Lake Ford Dealership; Roseville and El Dorado Hills drivers, that means you too.
