Originally Posted by GaryG

Ford is right there with the Eco-Boost DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) in the Gas Version Engine but I've heard nothing about getting away from the Atkinson engine in the Hybrids. Ford has ran past Toyota Camry Hybrid with the FFH and it is knocking on the doors of the Prius regarding MPG. Compare the FEH to the Highlander Hybrid, and here again Ford has got it hands down.

I think there is a point where Ford will need to switch away from the Atkinson cycle and go with the Eco Boost in its Hybrids as its gas only version will become close to the same efficiency of their Hybrids. An Eco-Boost 2.0L Hybrid might be the right combination to blow away any thing out there with or without plug-in capability. The '09 FEH began a new march on fuel efficiency with the new 2.5L Atkinson and new eCVT programming. I've already had two tanks exceeding 57mpg on (pumped) E10 in my '09 FEHL which is a 4720 pound truck. This was with legally developed hypermiling techniques with FAS and drafting excluded in mostly City driving. When and if Ford goes to a 2.0L Eco-Boost Hybrid there may be no need for a plug-in version.

GaryG

Originally Posted by stevedebi

Huh? I thought the FEH was about 3600 lbs... just how much leather is in that thing?