According to the American carmaker Ford, their new achievement, the Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid has the best fuel consumption level in the US. To be more precise, the car can return an EPA-certified 108 mpg equivalent in the city and 100 mpg equivalent on a combined cycle which is perfect for Los Angeles county commuters. The specialists say that the owners will have the possibility to save up to $7,000 over the course of five years in comparison with a regular new car.

The new 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi is actually more efficient when it comes to the fuel consumption than the 2013 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid with around 5 mpg equivalent. With this price tag, the new 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi will be the lowest priced plug-in hybrid sold on the North American market.

Ford - Los Angeles County - will offer different features for the new 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, some as standard and some as optional. The standard ones include SYNC with MyFord Touch, MyFord Mobile, SmartGauge with EcoGuide, ECO Cruise, EV mode button, regenerative braking, and hybrid transmission. The list of new elements continues with advanced lithium-ion batteries which are smaller and lighter than nickel metal hybrid batteries used in previous generation hybrids. The new model will feature as standard charge port with LED light ring which is located on the side of the driver.

Ford has announced that the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid is eligible for access to California's carpool lanes. The C-MAX Energi was just approved for the Green Clean Air Vehicle Sticker as part of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP). Basically this means that the C-MAX Energi can drive in the state's carpool lanes even if there is only one person in the car. Los Angeles county commuters will save time!

California C-MAX Energi buyers can now apply to receive a $1,500 state tax rebate when purchasing or leasing the plug-in hybrid. In addition to the state rebate, C-MAX Energi will qualify for the existing $3,750 federal tax credit, which drops the price to $28,495 after the federal tax credit and state tax rebate.

Ford also offers the Ford C-MAX Hybrid which has a fuel consumption of 47 mpg in the city, 47 mpg on the highway and 47 mpg on a combined cycle. Los Angeles, get ready to save gas, money and time at Ford of Montebello today.