Ford is planning on proving that the 2010 Fusion Hybrid (pictured above) is capable of averaging 57mpg with a fundraiser drive that will see it go more than 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas.

In support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation the Fusion Hybrid will be driven for 43 continuous hours using eco-driving techniques that have already seen the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid attain 70mpg in testing.

This stands out as a pretty good demonstration of not only the Fusion Hybrid but the efficacy of good eco-driving practices (unnecessarily fast acceleration we’re looking at you) all while raising money for a good cause.