Comments on: Ford Kicks Off U.S. No-Idle Revolution

By: Pierre

Pierre — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:06:45 +0000

Remember, Ford is only ‘beginning’ to introduce micro-hybrids to the U.S. This is a good, initial step for Ford to spread out its fuel saving technologies *across* its lineup, but nonetheless, an initial step only.
Ford still offers one of the least fuel efficient fleet (based on CAFE) among automakers in the U.S.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:23:13 +0000

Lakecountyhybrid says:

"I drive two hybrids, burn corn instead of gas, and recycle twice as much per week than I have in garbage, you?

I am a green advocate, but a pragmatic one, you do what you can, you push companies to do what they can, but you don't bring down the entire global economy just to be green. This is one very good move by Ford, a move that I have thought for years should have been required of all gasoline vehicles sold in the US, its relatively inexpensive, most car buyers would not even notice the add on in cost, and if every car sold in the US got 5% better fuel efficiency, wow that would be a great START to the second half."
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good for you. this reminds me of some guy who drives 100 miles everyday in a prius and claims he's greener than someone who drove 15 km in a suv. even recycling 100% is not better than reducing or reuse, hence there are 3 r's.

it may not seem like the situation is urgent to you, but it's much more urgent than you think. US is already in wars partially because of oil. let's not be naive about it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:09:15 +0000

@lakecountyhybrid

i take transit. happy?

By: Pierre

Pierre — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:11:12 +0000

"Why Europe and Not Here? No reason."

Why Europe and Not here? Easy, because the testing EPA used does not reflect the advantage of micro hybrids.

BTW, does Lux Research have any info. about how much it'll add to car owners' repair and maintenance expenses (e.g. a 'deep-cycle' battery)?

By: BoilerCivicHy

BoilerCivicHy — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:21:14 +0000

Anonymous must be one of those liberals bought into the scare tactics. Its not 4 quarter and down 3 touchdowns, not even close. Maybe you can tell us Anonymous what you personally do to help the situation, I drive two hybrids, burn corn instead of gas, and recycle twice as much per week than I have in garbage, you? Are you one of those people who only wants others to spend their money to help the environment? Did you run right out and buy and EV to help the environment? Are you using solar or wind in your home? I am a green advocate, but a pragmatic one, you do what you can, you push companies to do what they can, but you don’t bring down the entire global economy just to be green. This is one very good move by Ford, a move that I have thought for years should have been required of all gasoline vehicles sold in the US, its relatively inexpensive, most car buyers would not even notice the add on in cost, and if every car sold in the US got 5% better fuel efficiency, wow that would be a great START to the second half.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:02:03 +0000

let's continue the football analogy... lol

it's middle of 4th quarter of superbowl, you are down 3 touchdowns, better start setting more aggressive targets!

By: Kelly O'Brien

Kelly O'Brien — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:14:52 +0000

Keep in mind, friends, that we are a diverse culture and one not exactly prone to what some might refer to as "social engineering."

While we'd all like to win the game in the first quarter, in truth, the game is usually won through a series of first-downs and time-of-possession (momentum), which ultimately lead to a series of 3-pointers and touchdowns (we hope!).

So, I see this move by Ford as perfect. It's a first-down, at least, maybe with a flag down against the opposing team (GM).

goddddd, we DO love football analogies, don't we? LoL.

Every time I drive my 2002 Toyota Tacoma, saddled with some task that my RAV4 EV or Prius Plug-in Hybrid can't do, it drives me nuts that the Tacoma doesn't shut down at idle.

Idling is sooooooo last century!

By: Pierre

Pierre — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:20:29 +0000

Ford Transit EV??? Is it true that it's for fleet only?
Focus EV??? Is it true it's based on third party supplier Magna's tech?

Unlike other automakers, Ford doesn't seem to be very eager to go for EV.

By: Ralph l colangione

Ralph l colangione — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:19:40 +0000

I own a 2010 Fusion Hybrid.It is a awesome vehicle. The best Ford I ever own. Not only do I save on gas mpg. But I forget how to pump gas it is so far between fill ups.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:51:07 +0000

i criticize all vehicle manufactures, including gm, ford, toyota, etc for not doing their part.

hyundai has it's goal set at fleet average of 50 mpg. toyota has it's goal of making a hybrid version of each model. the point is, if ford is going to bank on "no idle" as their backbone, they will be in a lagging mode again. ford and every vehicle manufacture must be more aggressive in their commitment to weaning off our fuel addiction.