Here at Lindsay Ford of Wheaton, we've noticed more of our customers in the Wheaton, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Laurel areas showing an interest in fuel-efficient vehicles.  We blame painful gas prices and an increased level of awareness in the impact that driving has on the planet, and we're happy to report that Ford has made a major deal with other auto makers to develop technology that allows a car to operate without fossil fuels.

Are you a driver in the Wheaton area that's in the market for a new vehicle, and also want to support an American company? Then look no further than the impressive selection of vehicles available here at Lindsau Ford of Wheaton. The lineup of new Ford models is full of impressive offerings, and the company continues to succeed, grow, and provide economic stimulus to the United States.

And there's more investments on the...

First, thing's first. What the heck is start-stop technology? The term is used often enough. It sounds good, yet it's rarely explained. Hence, before we get into the meat of Ford's exciting news, we'd like to first offer you a brief, high-level overview.

Stop-start technologies first emerged across the pond in Europe about four years ago, when legislation for stricter carbon regulations was passed. Used alone it can improve vehicle's fuel economy by between five and 12 percent. Integrated with other fuel-saving technologies, it can improve vehicle's fuel economy by 18-25 percent.

The reason…