Downshift Daily - Chase's Blog (7th)

FORD ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE 1,000 MILES ON A SINGLE TANK

Ford says they only need to average 57 miles to make it 1,000 miles on a single tank thanks to the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. In testing, they claim to have managed 70 MPG. The 1,000-Mile Challenge starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, from Mount Vernon, Va., and ends Monday, April 27, in Washington, D.C. The team will drive for more than 43 hours continuously to reach the 1,000-mile goal.

From Ford:
Ford is taking on the 1,000-Mile Challenge for a number of reasons:

* To demonstrate Ford's commitment to be the best or amongst the best in fuel economy in every vehicle segment in which it competes;
* To highlight the crucial role the driver plays in maximizing fuel economy and demonstrate how consumers can make a difference through Eco-Driving;
* To raise awareness about Eco-Driving and how the Fusion Hybrid contributes to it with the ability to run up to 47 mph in pure electric mode; and
* To raise awareness and funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation


PORSCHE PANAMERA 928 SUCCESSOR

It's true. Porsche is actually considering bringing back it's monster front-engine GT car. Word is they will be using the Panamera as a starting point. This tells me two things: the 928 might get the Panamera's engines, and the 928 will be big and ugly.

Porsche is also considering the emissions benefits of a smaller engine with a supercharger and will be inclined to use it on this car.