Praised by CleanMPG as 'spectacularly clean and concise,' Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide has received two patents for assisting drivers in maximizing fuel economy. Found on the 2011 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ hybrids, SmartGauge with EcoGuide instantaneously calculates both power and fuel consumption. The point, of course, is to let drivers use this info to pilot vehicles in such a manner that reduces fuel consumption.
The first patent, secured earlier this year, pertains to the EcoGuide's display of leaves and vines that immediately 'react' to driving habits. The second patent covers the power threshold gauge, which coaches drivers to adjust their habits and cut down on fuel consumption.
SmartGauge with EcoGuide features two 4.3-inch liquid crystal displays that can be configured to show fuel and battery power levels, as well as average and instant miles per gallon. Ford believes that the first two patents that SmartGauge with EcoGuide has earned will not be the last.
[Source: Ford]
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