# Endurant Hybrid Cars This New Plug-In Hybrid Completes 982 Kilometers On & Full Tank and Battery By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plugin-hybrid References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/2017-ford-fusion-energi-plug-in-hybrid-range/43563/) & [media.ford](https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/05/26/a-cure-for-range-anxiety--new-ford-fusion-energi--with-epa-estim.html) [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-etransit-custom) has released a brand new [plug-in hybrid vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-toyota-rav4) that manages to combine the very best of eco-friendly and energy-efficient engineering with the kind of high-powered performance and eye-catching design demanded by the modern, high-maintenance and discerning auto buyer. What's great about this vehicle, named the 2017 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid is that it offers an exceptionally [expanded range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeextending-ev-technology) of 982 km on a full tank of gas and a fully charged battery, which is a massive increase from the 885 km that its predecessor the 2016 Fusion Energy was capable of achieving. This new plug-in hybrid not only enables drivers to use their vehicle consistently without using any gas, but it also offers big-time range that lends itself well to road trips, making this a truly versatile and reliable vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles:** The growing demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry through the development of more plug-in hybrid vehicles. - **Extended Range Vehicles:** As consumers demand vehicles with longer ranges, the automotive industry can drive disruptive innovations in energy storage technologies and sustainable energy sources to create extended range vehicles. - **Versatile and Reliable Vehicles:** The desire for versatile and reliable vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry to create multi-purpose vehicles that are both eco-friendly and high-performing like the 2017 Fusion Energi. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** As electric and hybrid vehicles become more popular, the automotive industry can capitalize on this trend by developing more energy-efficient, cost-effective and multi-purpose models. - **Energy Storage Industry:** The need for extended range vehicles creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in energy storage technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, and other sustainable energy sources. - **Sustainable Energy Industry:** As the focus on sustainable energy grows, industries can drive disruptive innovations in creating new and sustainable ways to power vehicles, homes, and cities around the world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscular Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscular-hybrid-suv.md) - [Ultra-Efficient SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-suv.md) - [Performance-Focused Plug-In Hybrid Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-honda-crv-efcev.md) - [Style-Conscious PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-prime.md) - [Long-Range PHEV SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omoda-7.md) - [Second-Generation Eco-Friendly EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-kona-ev.md) - [Tough Tech-Packed PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-kia-sportage-phev.md) - [Powerful Plug-In Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive.md)