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Fusion And Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Three model years passed by and I finally got behind the wheel again of a Ford Fusion. Just like the last time, this model was the Fusion Energi, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle based on Ford’s popular midsize car. Now in its fifth model year, the 2017 Fusion Energi is a close match to the standard hybrid model as well as to the gasoline version. Besides the electric charging port located just ahead of the driver’s door, the other differences have to do with badging — you’ll find Fusion Energi markups on the exterior as well as inside the sedan. And that’s a good thing too — the Fusion is already an attractive model and no styling differentiation is warranted. Some manufacturers opt for silly looking grilles or other embellishments to distinguish gas and hybrid models. On the other hand, it seems Ford decided that a near uniform look for all Fusion models is entirely sufficient. 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum The 2017 version welcomes a third trim level, Platinum, joining the SE and Titanium editions. Also new this year is the grille, exterior LED lighting, and SYNC 3 infotainment system. All models now come with an 11-speaker audio system and a new rotary transmission selector. What hasn’t changed is the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine powering this model nor the permanent-magnet AC-synchronous electric motor or the lithium-ion battery. Also present is an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission to turn the front wheels. Selling hybrids is a

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