The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid was recently listed on KBB’s Top Green Cars for 2009 list. The vehicle has been making headlines over the past few months – from the 41-mpg fuel efficiency rating to problems with the battery supplier. Now, the vehicle is making news again – this time as part of the 1,000-mile challenge.

“The 1,000-Mile Challenge starts at around 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, from Mount Vernon, Va., and ends the morning of Monday, April 27, in Washington, D.C. The team will drive for more than 43 hours continuously to reach the 1,000-mile goal. The drivers will do stints of between two and three hours each and will have regular breaks to ensure safe driving is maintained. Already rated as the most fuel-efficient, mid-sized sedan in America, the Fusion Hybrid will need to average at least 57 mpg to achieve its goal. During preliminary testing in preparation for this challenge, Ford engineers have reached as much as 70 mpg in the Fusion Hybrid by using Eco-Driving techniques.” (Source: PR Newswire)

This isn’t a specially modified Fusion Hybrid, there are no upgrades or tweaks made on the vehicle and it will run on standard 87 octane gas. The trip will help raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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