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New 3.7L and 5.0L V8 Engines in Ford 2011 F-150 Full-Size Pickup Deliver Class-Leading Fuel Economy

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liter V6 engine in the Ford 2011 F-150 full-size pickup (earlier post) is projected to deliver best-in-class 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. Also new for 2011 are the 6.2-liter The EcoBoost will be available in early 2011. The all-new 3.7-liter liter V8 and 3.5-liter

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3.5L EcoBoost for the F-150

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liter EcoBoost engine for Ford’s F-150 ( earlier post ) will deliver a combination of best-in-class towing of 11,300 pounds, payload of 3,060 pounds, and the fuel economy of a V6. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable and independent control of timing for intake and exhaust valves.

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Ford Revamps 2011 F-150 Powertrain Lineup; New EcoBoost 3.5L V6 20% More Fuel Efficient Than 2010 Model Year 5.4L V8

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2011 Ford F-150 3.5-liter The 2011 Ford F-150 is receiving an extensive powertrain overhaul, featuring four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission. Each engine delivers improved fuel economy. The F-Series is Ford’s top-seller. liter EcoBoost Engine.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). Generational progress with the EA888. Click to enlarge.

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Achates: LD opposed-piston, 2-stroke diesel can meet 2025 final CAFE, Tier 3 standards for full-size pickup; 30% better FE than Cummins ATLAS

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Furthermore, the study shows the potential for a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the equivalent performance Cummins ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 engine ( earlier post ) as well as a significant improvement in NO x and PM (42-74%, depending upon drive cycle and pollutant). The company, which recently raised $35.2 Air system. Cummins ATLAS.

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Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

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natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. The engine’s dual-circuit cooling system and integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold enable short engine warm-up times. The eco up! natural gas vehicle.

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