CIAS 2016: A look at Ford's Fusion Energi SE plug-in hybrid

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto - Ford Canada unveiled a new family of Ford Fusion midsize sedans here yesterday during the Media Preview. Most notable was the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid which comes at a time where there are more benefits coming to hybrid electric car owners. In a nutshell, plug-in electric and full EV cars will get green license plates which gives them access to HOV and HOT lanes even if there is only one person in the car. The Government has also increased incentives to make these more affordable.

The Fusion Energi SE has a 32km electric range but is backed by a gas engine which it can run in both hybrid (utilizing both powerplants) or gas as the case may be.

Massive Ford recall affects 465,000 vehicles for leaky fuel tanks

Ford is recalling 465,000 cars and SUV's including 23,000 in Canada. The issue, which involves leaky fuel tanks affects affects the Ford Fusion, Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Police Utility and Police Interceptor models. Hit jump for the complete details.

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Ford pushes sustainability with recycled materials in its cars

Ford is taking its eco-initiative global with the 2013 Fusion models that come with car seat fabrics made out of recycled materials. The 2008 Escape Hybrid was the first Ford model to features seats made out of recycled yarn and now there are a number of Fusion models sold in North America and Mondeo Ambiente models sold in Asia Pacific that feature this eco-friendly material.

Ford makes use of a total of 41 fabrics from different suppliers with varying patterns, purpose, and level of recycled content across its 15 vehicle programs. There is a complete infographic on the subject that you can access here. 

Motoring: New Ford Fusion features new 'crush can' innovation

The all-new Ford Fusion's aggressive new shape also features optimized improved security features that help keep the car and those inside it safer.

The Ford Fusion has debuted two diamond square-shaped crush cans, which are hollow pieces of metal between the bumper and the front end of the vehicle structure. The new Ford Fusion starts at $17,000.

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