Ford’s SmartGauge Improves Fuel Efficiency Through Better Instrument Design (Fast Company Magazine)
Friday, March 20th, 2009In December, Ford announced its new Fusion hybrid, which was rated an impressive 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. But then something interesting happened. In one of the earliest reviews, Pulitzer Prize-winning auto critic Dan Neil reported getting 52 mpg . Other journalists reported similar numbers, averaging at least nine miles more per gallon. A review today at Auto Insane reported an …
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Scientist discovers a way to burn saltwater to produce energy. We could run cars on saltwater!
Drivers don’t need a hybrid vehicle to reduce their general gasoline consumption. By avoiding aggressive driving, pumping the brakes and keeping ones tires properly inflated a driver can help improve fuel-efficiency. Here’s some money-saving tips.