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Say hello to the 2017 #Ford #Fusion, an impressive combination of safety and style. https://t.co/xsnrWXbsjB

— Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) June 16, 2016

The plug-in hybrid version, the 2017 Fusion Energi, has a class-topping 610-mile driving range. Everyone loves a sustainable, fuel-efficient vehicle, but people also want to know that it's safe.

The 2017 Ford Fusion just received the highest possible rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a Top Safety Pick+.

To earn this award, the new Fusion had to complete five grueling tests of crashworthiness, including roof

Help the leaves of efficiency grow! ?? #Ford #FusionHybrid #FordByDesignhttps://t.co/ekfAhze6Hl

— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) June 8, 2016

There are plenty of reasons why speeding is bad. First and foremost, it's dangerous, and increases your chances of getting into a run-off-road accident. It's also dangerous to the planet -- driving at high speeds and accelerating too quickly burns excess fuel.

To conserve fuel, it's better to drive slowly (optimum engine efficiency is around 55mph), and accelerate and brake slowly. The opposite of "sporty" driving.

Naturally, safer...

How far can a #Ford #FusionEnergi go on one tank and a charge? Farther than you might think… pic.twitter.com/NhD2VECIiS

— Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) May 31, 2016

How many miles can your car travel on a single tank of gas? How many miles do you think an ultra-efficient plug-in hybrid could drive on a single charge, and a single tank? It all depends on the vehicle's fuel economy, and tank size.

For some reason, most respondents of a 2016 Harris Poll believed the top-end range of a plug-in hybrid was a mere 261 miles, despite sky-high fuel economy…

Ford is a proud leader of the EV movement. Our new Ford lineup boasts a competitive number of electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EcoBoost models. With such a mixture of options, there's a way for every lifestyle to conveniently and efficiently become environmentally friendly!