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Ford's C-Max Energi: 100 mpg (city/highway); $29,995*

GasBuddy Blog -- The latest news from Ford is nothing to sneeze at. The new 2013 C-Max Energi (why can't they spell it right?) will be the most fuel efficient plug-in hybrid on the market.

According to the Detroit Free Press, Ford's new hybrid has been certified as getting the equivalent of 108 mpg (city) and has a combined city/highway EPA rating at 100 mpg. And Ford is quick to point out that's 5 mpg better than its closest competitor, the Toyota Prius plug-in.

If you're unfamiliar with the C-Max name, join the club. It's an all new name plate for Ford in North America. And if it delivers this kind of unparalleled fuel efficiency, you can bet that you'll be hearing the C-Max name pretty often in the not-too-distant future. It's a...

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Submitted Oct 16, 2012 By: PD

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garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:381,415 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2012 9:50:52 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse That is cool!
TTQuattro Rookie Author Indiana Posts:72 Points:45,060 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2012 1:12:57 AM Ignore TTQuattro Report Abuse we should have had this long before now!!!!!
DeepWaterTitan All-Star Author Riverside Posts:668 Points:231,140 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 10:07:29 PM Ignore DeepWaterTitan Report Abuse I need to find a smaller car with all the traveling I have been doing
RINdriver Rookie Author Indiana Posts:53 Points:28,720 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:59:29 PM Ignore RINdriver Report Abuse Just a thought - will my employer or even public shopping areas soon have publicly accessible charging stations? These type of hybrids really don't seem to be geared to the more open areas of the central states.
EVDreamer Rookie Author Kansas City Posts:3 Points:175,485 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 11:37:12 AM Ignore EVDreamer Report Abuse I am looking forward to test driving one!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2012 5:44:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse pilotmass: are you sure? from the reading, it appears this is still a semi-prototype.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,836 Points:504,560 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2012 2:41:00 PM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Saw one today in White. Very smart.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2012 5:55:47 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse overpriced toy. Takes way too long for ROI.
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,085 Points:604,900 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 8:25:35 PM Ignore A2J Report Abuse $30K
InvisiBill Rookie Author Michigan Posts:45 Points:887,050 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 7:09:32 PM Ignore InvisiBill Report Abuse This is basically just Ford's answer to the Volt (which is rated at 98MPGe overall). For a fair comparison, the Volt is $31,645 after tax credits. Maybe it's location-based, but Ford's site is actually showing $32,950 MSRP for me. The C-Max is (maybe?) a little cheaper, but it's also lacking in some specs. C-Max Specs Volt Specs The battery is less than half the size of the Volt's (7.6kWh vs. 16.5kWh). While it may be a little more efficient, I'd expect quite a reduction in the electric-only range simply due to the much smaller battery. The Ford has a 14 gallon gas tank, while the Chevy's is 9.3. Keep in mind that the EPA tests are 11 miles or less, so a plug-in hybrid could get very high window sticker numbers, but not have much capacity for real-world use. They mention that they're coming up with new tests for plug-in hybrids, but they don't have any details on those changes. The C-Max has a higher rated horsepower, but doesn't list torque. It has a larger ICE with more power. The way they list the specs, it seems like it uses the ICE substantially for powering the car, whereas the Volt doesn't. The Ford has a little more room inside, but it's 7" taller. The Volt seems to be a little sleeker, while the C-Max is more rounded on top (which is probably where it gets the extra volume inside, as the other dimensions are pretty similar). Personally, I like the styling of the Volt better, but everyone will have their own opinion on that. I think plug-in hybrids are a good transitional vehicle. If chosen properly, they can give you the benefits of an EV most of the time with the convenience of a gas engine when needed. I don't think this model is any sort of exceptional creation, but competition will only lead to improvements and price reductions. But as many people have said, the high purchase price currently makes them a pretty poor value for many people. My car averages over 30mpg (without even thinking about trying to drive economically), which is quite a bit better than the average 23mpg they used for their comparisons (meaning there would be less savings than in their example).
Billbop Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,782 Points:1,449,940 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 5:09:51 PM Ignore Billbop Report Abuse The only way we'll ever get prices down is to move to electric vehicles and let the BigOil companies see if they can eat their oil.
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,238 Points:1,209,195 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 1:34:09 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Go Ford!
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,013 Points:600,660 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 1:31:55 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Old post.
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,720 Points:705,880 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:51:04 AM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse The C-Max Energi is still a battery powered car with all of the well known problems that go with EVs. No thank you. I will wait on the Compressed Natural Gas or Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered vehicles.
PontiacFan All-Star Author Gary Posts:776 Points:434,775 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:51:02 AM Ignore PontiacFan Report Abuse Seems like a much better buy than the Volt.
Mr_Bill_W All-Star Author Virginia Posts:566 Points:359,760 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:44:57 AM Ignore Mr_Bill_W Report Abuse Old but good news...
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,214 Points:1,530,445 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:38:03 AM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse The alleged MPG hasn't changed since yesterday.
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,771 Points:741,905 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:37:39 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Repeat
waynemustang Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,387 Points:1,667,735 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:35:56 AM Ignore waynemustang Report Abuse Can Ford do it with less subsidies than other manufacturers?
Wolfwings Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,750 Points:1,778,415 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:34:19 AM Ignore Wolfwings Report Abuse Again?
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,985 Points:1,878,615 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:34:04 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse And when you plug it in, it will use more electricity then a 4 bedroom house. And it's not cheap either.
Kaiyne Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,349 Points:474,665 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:33:45 AM Ignore Kaiyne Report Abuse ok.
mikesr100 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,903 Points:1,082,685 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:33:15 AM Ignore mikesr100 Report Abuse Go Ford
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,520 Points:1,025,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:31:28 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse Ford is king.
orcar Champion Author Boise Posts:2,068 Points:779,715 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:30:58 AM Ignore orcar Report Abuse I just placed an order for the Obamamobile. It has a solar panel from Solyndra, a battery from A123, a wind turbine and a EPA sticker. My cost $2,000,000 give or take a few tax dollars.
yeehaw1073 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,366 Points:1,851,400 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:30:32 AM Ignore yeehaw1073 Report Abuse interesting...might even be affordable
TriniB Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,350 Points:437,690 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:30:20 AM Ignore TriniB Report Abuse Something to look for.
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,572 Points:606,750 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:30:03 AM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse very good, but priced...
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,925 Points:739,820 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:29:41 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse Yesterday news..love the mileage, good for Ford, but can't afford the price tag.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:26,597 Points:2,904,045 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:29:29 AM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse Saw this already. Bully for Ford.
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,673 Points:1,197,845 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:29:12 AM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse You CANNOT measure electricity in MPG !!!
101Speedster Champion Author Ventura Posts:30,437 Points:2,718,620 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:28:18 AM Ignore 101Speedster Report Abuse peapaw, You are not happy with 108 mpg?
traumer Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,384 Points:1,340,400 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:27:37 AM Ignore traumer Report Abuse It all sounds good, could give Prius some competition.
peapaw Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,051 Points:690,720 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:27:27 AM Ignore peapaw Report Abuse Still not the answer.
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,485 Points:813,435 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:27:27 AM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse we'll see
Moppy1981 Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:58 Points:3,275 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:26:31 AM Ignore Moppy1981 Report Abuse same as yesterday
donny47 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,671 Points:988,365 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:26:18 AM Ignore donny47 Report Abuse hope it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BeaconLite Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,953 Points:372,200 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:25:19 AM Ignore BeaconLite Report Abuse Look out toyota.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,745 Points:3,110,075 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:25:00 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse It's an acheivement but not that big, since it's too expensive to make it worthwhile or widespread enough.
lightbulbman2008 Champion Author Worcester Posts:415,161 Points:1,589,585 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:24:29 AM Ignore lightbulbman2008 Report Abuse same story different day...
nanu4u21 Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,113 Points:240,735 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:23:56 AM Ignore nanu4u21 Report Abuse ok
LostAgain2009 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:2,398 Points:711,685 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:23:20 AM Ignore LostAgain2009 Report Abuse You want fresh articles then go to the All Recent News link and bump up some other articles.
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,567 Points:2,307,405 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:22:21 AM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse Nice specs, but not-so-nice price.
Black Wagon Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,322 Points:1,804,720 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:22:05 AM Ignore Black Wagon Report Abuse Why all of the old news? It's not the weekend.
nauzad Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:1,029 Points:287,630 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:21:45 AM Ignore nauzad Report Abuse Yesterday's news again!
JimVP All-Star Author Chicago Posts:632 Points:154,960 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:21:19 AM Ignore JimVP Report Abuse Cost of car remains an issue.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:6,452 Points:1,129,565 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:21:04 AM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse yes, but the price to get in one.
Diesel_Ram Champion Author Dallas Posts:6,512 Points:1,520,410 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:21:02 AM Ignore Diesel_Ram Report Abuse Again, yesterdays story
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derek84us All-Star Author Rochester Posts:731 Points:40,525 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:20:11 AM Ignore derek84us Report Abuse We need charging stations