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2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid electric drive mode.

We were able to keep the Mariner in electric drive mode (engine off) up to 30 MPH for several miles at a clip on relatively flat roads. This is why hybrids shine in stop-and-go city traffic. And look at that 35.5 MPG average we got. Yeah baby!

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