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Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

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2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The next-generation Fusion 1.6-liter

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Magnetic eCVT could replace conventional hybrid mechanical eCVT with likely 1-2% fuel economy improvement and other benefits

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In 2012 Magnomatics secured £2.5 Fusion IP also invested £366,000 (US$602,000) in the technology. Magnomatics says that a typical installation would have MAGSPLIT mounted directly onto the crankcase of the internal combustion engine. Much further testing and optimization remains to be done, Kirby noted. Background.

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UK government and industry to invest >$1.5B in Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for low carbon vehicles; technology roadmaps for 5 priority areas

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million vehicles in 2012. These include: internal combustion engines; electric machines and power electronics; energy storage and energy management; lightweight vehicle and power train structures; and. Internal combustion engines. Downsizing and downspeeding including more sophisticated charge air/boost systems.