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Ford thinks 65mpg car won’t sell in U.S.

September 6th, 2008 by BioFuel Forum

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_37/b4099060491065.htm

The 65mpg Ford ECOnetic will go on sale in November, but not in the U.S. Why? Because Ford thinks a diesel model does not make business sense in this country. At a net price of $24,400 (after $1300 tax deduction), the vehicle is about the same price as a Toyota Prius.
The specs on the EcoNetic are 51mpg city, 74 mpg highway. It uses a 1.6L TCDi diesel. CO2 Emissions are 98g/km (better than a Prius).

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  • 1 Ford Fanatic Sep 16, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    Yes because Fuel is in the USA still cheaper than in the rest of the world. In my country prices are around 2,12$ !! for normal super benzin…

  • 2 Alan Diaz Oct 9, 2008 at 12:38 am

    This is awesome news for the counties that do get it!

  • 3 CA license plate search Oct 11, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Oh sweet! I hope ford brings that 65mpg’er to the US