The true story goes back to May 2007. Obama had "blasted" the domestic auto companies on fuel economy. Bill Ford roared back by asking Obama "how in the heck can you say that when you drive a big Chysler 300 that has a hemi engine". Shortly afterwards it was reported Obama "obtained a 2007 FEH". It was the year many politicians got their FEH--- Al Gore--John Edwards--John Kerry (traded now for a GM dual mode SUV Hybrid). The Clinton's obtained a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid--with special Secret Service options--prior to all of this news. Keep in mind, owning one and driving one can be two different things for high profile politicians.
There is a GH thread on this from last year.
2005 AWD Escape Hybrid
Best Interstate
tank trip MPG 39.02 (scangauge II) for 402 miles on I-70, 10.3 gallons used over mostly flat terrain. Aug. 2007
Best
Interstate tank trip E30 MPG 34.6 for 271 miles along I-80 in Indiana and Ohio. May 2008
Best multiple road tank trip E30 MPG 36.2 for 202 miles in Southwestern Pa. July 2008.