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I have poured over these threads and forums trying to learn as much as I can about hybrids in general and the Fusion hybrid in particular. I love the idea of a hybrid, I am no greenie, but everything considered, having a comfortable car that will make high 30's to low 40's in gas mileage, is intriguing. But, there is a price to be paid in initial cost (really not a factor to me) and change in operational habits, which I am fine with. Now to my dilemma. My wife and I live in a very small town. We are both retired and our longest trip in this car in town would predominately be no more than 3 miles or so. With the ice needing to run up to temperature, and the short duration runs we would be making (Walmart is a one mile round trip, and our post office is about 3 miles as examples), will this be worth it? We do take long (3000 mile plus) road trips at least once a year. Is this the best choice for this application? Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance .... :)