Though few of us would openly admit it, nearly everyone could stand to be a better driver. Not necessarily in terms of safety mind you, but rather in terms of efficiency. Though you may not know it, the way that you drive your vehicle significantly impacts your efficiency of fuel usage, and in no vehicles is this more apparent and easy to understand than in Ford's hybrid and electric vehicles.
You see, vehicles like the Ford C-Max Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid feature an innovative new addition to their instrumentation cluster: efficiency leaves. Seen in the video above, these leaves give the driver a visual indication of how efficiently they're driving. By evenly accelerating and braking, drivers can see a representation of how well they're using their vehicle's electric energy as the leaves grow. Conversely, aggressive acceleration, which puts extra load on the electric motor, will take leaves away. In this way, the vehicle actually helps its drivers see and act on efficient driving habits, making helping them maximize their fuel economy on their daily commutes.
With the efficiency leaves guiding the way, drivers of Ford's hybrid and electric vehicles can confidently ensure great fuel economy over the life of their vehicles. So, if you'd like to improve your efficient driving habits, stop in to Lithia Ford of Klamath Falls to test drive vehicles like the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford C-Max Hybrid today