CrunchGear blogger embarks on cross-country road trip with 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

A selection of specially refitted 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrids are set to embark on a national journey across the United States. Matt Burns, from the gadgets, gear and computer hardware blog CrunchGear is the first participant in the Ford American Hybrid Tour. Beginning his ten-day road trip at Ford Motor Company Global Headquarters in Dearborn, MI, Matt will travel across the country in a brand new, fully-equipped 41 mpg 2010 Fusion Hybrid, while blogging about his adventures en route.
In addition to reading Matt’s blog posts, CrunchGear readers can add their two-cents and participate in the drive experience by suggesting stops for Matt to make or meet-up locations to connect with readers along the way! CrunchGear is also preparing contests for readers as Matt makes his journey.
You can check out Matt’s awesome Detroit to San Francisco itinerary here – http://www.google.com/maps. Also, be sure to check out Matt’s Twitter updates here – http://twitter.com/mjburnsy and send him your feedback and suggestions at CrunchGear too - http://www.crunchgear.com/.
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Quotes:
“I’m really excited for my massive ten-day road trip across the country in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Looking forward to seeing lots of cool places, meeting up with CrunchGear readers of course testing out the high-tech features of the car and seeing just how far I’ll get on one tank of gas!”
– Matt Burns, Crunch Gear Blogger
“The launch of Ford’s American Hybrid Tour is a great opportunity for bloggers across the country to test out the new 2010 Fusion Hybrid and see Ford’s commitment to the environment first-hand. By sharing their adventures, bloggers like Matt are giving people who are interested in our 41 mpg 2010 Fusion Hybrid a truly unique perspective.”
– Scott Monty, Global Digital Communications, Ford Motor Company
Links:
Fusion Hybrid Certified at 41 MPG
New 2010 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid Offer Leading Fuel Efficiency, Smart New Technologies
2010 Ford Fusion Fact Sheet
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