Corndart

That is not correct, it's 85MPH http://www.ford.com/cars/cmax/features/#page=Feature7 This new hybrid powertrain uses an eCVT, or electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. It is engineered, designed and produced in-house by Ford in an all-new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The eCVT combines power from the engine and electric motor to deliver power to the wheels when you command it. The C-MAX Hybrid is projected to operate electrically up to 85 mph*, allowing the electric traction motor to power the vehicle, providing maximum efficiency. It also eliminates the noticeable upshifts and downshifts of conventional transmissions, providing a seamless driving experience. *Models produced or recalibrated after 7/8/2013.

All of the calculations made for the manufacturing and operating phase were divulged, so you can easily calculate out the CO2 impact over however many years you believe the vehicle will be in service. 100,000 miles is certainly far less than a lot of people will keep this vehicle, and no doubt (knock on wood) they will be in service for far longer. What you're suggesting is that through recycling, there is a positive offset to the environment, by returning material back into the supply chain, but this is broadly applicable to all vehicles. There is only one major component that differentiates a hybrid in that regard, which is the battery. From a quick search, it doesn't look like there is much value in a Li-ion battery either from a recyclers perspective, so I have no idea what "end of life reuse / recycling phases of the product" you imagine would be calculable / unique to our vehicle, beyond what was already factored into this paper. http://www.waste-management-world.com/articles/print/volume-12/issue-4/features/the-lithium-battery-recycling-challenge.html

Interesting article jdbob. What "recycling of batteries" are you talking about? This study factors in the cost of manufacturing and the energy use over 50k and 100k intervals, combined with the footprint of the power grid feeding pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles, to come up with carbon emissions. If the environmental impact of owning and operating a vehicle are important to you, then Co2 should be very important.

No, they updated the calculation to 4007. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxphevb.shtml

Any luck getting the glove compartment bulb out? I can see that it's socketed, parallel to the front edge of the door, but can't work how to remove without feeling like I'm playing a game of "Operation". More worrisome is trying to get it back in :-) Ideally the door would easily come off to at least get out of the way, but haven't figured that out either.

New platinum white owner here with a 303a,moonroof-quipped Energi. 408 miles on the odometer and was able to skip the Costco fuel station yesterday! These comments about the paint matching have me a little bummed, scratches and dings are a fact of life when you own a car. Taking mine to get tinted next weekend and will price out the 3M clear bra package. I'm not completely mental about my cars appearance, but if it's under $700-800, will strongly consider making the investment.