Ford Lovin' Fool...

As some of you already know in my pre-Eco days I was not a Ford fan but now I am Ford lovin' fool and when I do drive I roll in my Ford Escape Hybrid. Ford is makin' mad Eco-moves again and has hooked up its latest hybrid car, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, with greener interiors. The whip will come with soy-based foam seat backs and cushions, which will be covered in recycled fabric. Ford expects that this new ploy will offset about 5 million pounds of CO2 emissions after the seats are used in more than a million Ford cars that will be developed by this year’s end.
This new eco-introduction replaces the conventional polyurethane foam, which is derived from petroleum. Ford is also experimenting with new materials such as bio-plastics and bio-based resins, which can be used to manufacture other components of a vehicle.
Look out for more savings in way of tax credits designed to give buyers incentives to buy more efficient cars are anything but new - the Toyota Prius has benefited from similar schemes for several years. Now Ford's Fusion Hybrid, as well as the Mercury Milan Hybrid, qualify for the maximum tax credit as well, giving buyers a $3,400 break on the purchase of either of the cars.
Since both the Milan and Fusion rely on identical powertrains in very similar packages differentiated only by specification, both cars qualify for the credit. Their fuel efficiency ratings also certified them as the most efficient mid-sized cars in the U.S. with 41/36mpg city/highway ratings, beating the Camry hybrid by 8mpg in the city and 2mpg on the highway.
"We're glad to see our government help promote these advanced, clean fuel-efficient vehicles to the consumer," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president of global product development.
The Fusion's strong fuel economy comes from its all-new hybrid powertrain design, plus several features incorporated into the electronics system, including the new SmartGauge system, an enhanced electronic throttle control and a highly efficient regenerative braking system. Nuff said..