The vibe in the Fusion Hybrid is one of abiding integration: the subtle slurring of ratios in the continuously variable transmission, the share-the-load cooperation between electric and gas engine (2.0-liter, 141-hp Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder), a sort of light, transparent flickering of power sources.
The proportion of workers on flexible hours has nearly doubled since 1991, to almost 30%, and two-thirds of all workers now earn some variable pay (bonus, profit share and so on).