Never apologize for "Rants" Wayne. They are the very best expression of heartfelt feelings. In the FEH the only drag on MPG in the All-Wheel Drive in normal driving is the weight of the drive shaft. I am not a normal driver because I still experiment with my 4WD Ford SUV and maximize MPG...so I get near 30 most of the time in highway driving. And I am happy with that.

But we have to keep pushing the point on this forum that Hybrids are a change in driving life style and 'normal drivers' new to this will have to change their habits if they want to achieve either/or both less vehicle emmissions and/or better MPG than the gas-only car they are driving now. If they want to believe the hype and just jump in and continue what they have learned before they will be disappointed. Better to just keep driving what they have now.

Mike

Mike Maline - Sdctcher
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Owner
California School Teacher