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Ford introduces two new taxis: diesel and hybrid

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Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. Transit Connect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter liter EcoBlue diesel engine, is targeted to return an EPA-estimated Highway rating of at least 30 mpg.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai introduces 2017 Elantra with two new powertrains; up to 35 mpg combined with new 1.4L TGDI

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Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. The Eco trim is projected to achieve an estimated 35 mpg combined rating based on internal testing. Connectivity.

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Ford’s 3rd generation powersplit hybrid system

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The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. The powersplit system consists of two electric machines connected to the engine and wheels through a single planetary gear set. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

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The WattStation Connect network will enable Ford to gather information on charging station use. Ford now offers three plug-in vehicles: the battery electric Focus Electric, and the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

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Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. The hybrid model offers an estimated 48 mpg (4.9 37 mpg (GM est.). 34 mpg (MT).

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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 In the United States, Auto Start-Stop is already available on the non-hybrid 2014 Ford Fusion with 1.5-liter A major part of the company’s Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost. Earlier post.). Dynamic cruise control.

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