Ford C-Max Energi SEL 2014

People love to talk about plug-in hybrids these days but the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi could be the first one that typical families actually want to buy. The C-MAX Energi is good for a class-leading 550 miles of range between fill-ups and its all-electric mode is tuned for real-world driving so there's plenty of power and a top speed of 85 miles per hour. Throw in family-friendly seating for five and you've got one of the most well-rounded hybrid vehicles on the market.The technology can be confusing in these cars so let's start with the basics. As a plug-in hybrid the C-MAX Energi is basically two cars in one featuring both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. Like the Chevrolet Volt but unlike the plug-in Toyota Prius it has a true EV mode that keeps the gas engine off even when you floor it. The beauty of this dual-mode system is that if you run out of battery power on the road the gas engine automatically wakes up and turns the Energi into a normal car.Come test drive one and see how fun saving gas can b