Since the Volt is still vaporware how about the Ford Fusion Hybrid

Jack_DeLeon

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Sat Dec-20-08 09:53 PM
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Since the Volt is still vaporware how about the Ford Fusion Hybrid

Edited on Sat Dec-20-08 09:53 PM by Jack_DeLeon

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil19-2008dec19,0,1742816.story

Since GM has halted construction on the plant to build the Volt, how about something more tangible.

Would be nice if it were really powered by a fusion reaction though. :)

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lithiumbomb

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Sat Dec-20-08 10:05 PM
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1. the volt plant is not halted

The plant that is to build the 1.4L engine for the Cruze and Volt is delayed, the engines will be sourced from an Austrian plant in the meantime. The Volt and Cruze are still on schedule.

Regardless, the Fusion Hybrid seems to be a nice addition.

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Fenris

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Sat Dec-20-08 10:17 PM
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2. The Volt is definitely not vaporware.

Edited on Sat Dec-20-08 10:17 PM by Fenris

The engine sourcing has changed.

The Fusion is the one to beat, though. Several thousand dollars cheaper and it seats five. The Volt is far more advanced, though.

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HarukaTheTrophyWife

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Sat Dec-20-08 10:20 PM
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3. Better hybrids out there

And non-hybrid cars with better gas mileage.

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Jack_DeLeon

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Sat Dec-20-08 10:33 PM
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4. At present you dont buy hybrids to save money...

however if you are in the market to buy an American branded hybrid this seems like a good choice.

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HarukaTheTrophyWife

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Sat Dec-20-08 10:45 PM
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5. I'm just saying, there are better cars out there with better gas mileage

And, I'd never own a Ford, considering what a piece of shit my Mercury was.

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