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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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Ford advancing 3D sand printing

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Cast aluminum oil filtration adaptors, exhaust manifolds, differential carrier, brake rotors, oil pan, differential case casting and even rear axles were prototyped with the technology, specifically utilizing selective laser sintering, stereolithography and 3D sand casting. F-150: Exhaust manifolds for the 3.5-liter

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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. The F-Series is Ford’s top-seller. Available at launch of the 2011 F-150 are a 3.7-liter

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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. T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). Maximum system pressure for the fuel injection system is increased from 150 to 200 bar. Generational progress with the EA888.

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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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In 2011, studies found that the Achates two-stroke opposed-piston engine could support an indicated thermal efficiency of up to 53% ( earlier post ). Two-stroke engines need to maintain an appropriate pressure difference between the intake and exhaust ports to scavenge exhaust out of the cylinder after combustion and push in fresh air.

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