Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

The MY 2015 Ford F-150 will offer a new high-output, twin-turbo 2.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine also features Ford’s first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 in Super Duty trucks. Ford testing shows the 2.7-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Microturbine company Capstone Turbine’s ( earlier post ) sales to the oil and gas industry worldwide are at a record pace, according to Jim Crouse, Capstone’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In the CHP applications, the microturbines’ exhaust heat will be used for building and onsite fuel-gas heating.

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Oil Gas Industrial Industry 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The “reinvention” of this critical vehicle for Ford features an improved fully boxed ladder frame that incorporates more high-strength steel than ever, making it stronger and lighter. 2015 F-150.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge. New Fiesta.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2012

The Ford EcoSport offers the 1.0L Ford is introducing a family of four new global SUVs in China, which the company unveiled at 2012 Auto China in Beijing: the new Ford EcoSport ( earlier post ), offered with the 1.0L These new SUVs are part of Ford’s planned introduction of 15 global vehicles to China by mid-decade.

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SUV Ford Engine China 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

liter V6 diesel engine. Each cylinder has a central direct injector with cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) as an integral part of the cylinder heads. The vacuum pump is incorporated into one of the camshafts for greater efficiency and the oil pump is a rotary vane type. VM Motori CGI Cylinder Block and Bedplate.

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Diesel Aston Martin Land Rover Chrysler 199

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. All of the infotainment and communication goes through the Ford Sync 3 system. The 2022 Ford Escape PHEV comes with these warranties. SEL $38,170.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. Power comes from Ford’s 108 hp (80kW) 1.6-liter liter Duratorq TDCi engine with standard coated Diesel Particulate Filter (cDPF). Thilo Seibert, Manager CO 2 Technologies for Ford of Europe.

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MPG Ford 2010 Re-Charge 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2016

Current mild-hybrid vehicle projects, in partnership with Ford and Hyundai/Kia, that utilize advanced 48V lead-carbon batteries, can reduce CO 2 emissions by 15-20%, according to the latest data from the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC), presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (25-28 January, Mainz).

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Emissions Hybrid CO2 Downsizing 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2011

The UK Universities of Birmingham and Warwick launched a new lab to support investigations into the dynamic aspects of combustion of alternative fuels, as well as gasoline and diesel, with the aim of reducing harmful vehicle exhaust emissions, particularly greenhouse gasses.

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Universal Fuel Land Rover Alternative Fuels 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

It is generally agreed that very high injection pressures are needed to improve engine thermal efficiency fuel economy, lower heat rejection, and to minimize exhaust aftertreatment complexity and costs. McCandless is one of the original developers of oil-powered, intensified fuel injectors.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Isuzu Oil 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

Ford has unveiled the all-new Ford Focus. The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter The all-new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

In Europe, Ford revealed the all-new 2.0-liter liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the first in a new range of diesels that will offer optimized fuel efficiency and reduced CO 2 and NO x emissions. liter Ford EcoBlue debuts in the new Transit and Transit Custom commercial vehicles, increasing fuel efficiency by more than 10%.

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Diesel Ford Fuel Oil 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

liter Power Stroke V8 diesel. Ford introduced the 2015 F-Series Super Duty lineup at State Fair of Texas, featuring a second-generation 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine and increased towing capabilities. Ford introduced the 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel in 2011. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Ford Powered Power 286

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination, and a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling. Ford Motor Company. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. 14,458,572. Cummins Inc.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Ford Motor Company. This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Ford Motor Company. drop-in replacement fuels). valve train vs. bearings). UChicago Argonne LLC. Grantee Description.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. —Andrew Brumley, chief engineer, Ford Engine Programs. Mondeo 5-door.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 21, 2023

While Ford has been shipping all trims of its all-new 2023 Super Duty pickup line to customers since May, production issues have delayed things and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone that’s actually driven one. Fortunately, the Blue Oval invited us to take a gander at the new trucks at the Ford Michigan Proving Grounds earlier this month.

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Ford F-150 Commercial Diesel 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets. The current Cruze diesel has garnered a loyal following among customers seeking strong, clean and efficient diesel. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency.

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

The 2011 Ford Super Duty. Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. This solution ensures robustness and makes the architecture compatible with both the diesel and gasoline engines.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Gasoline 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Like its predecessor, the engine has a cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum-alloy cylinder head which now has the exhaust headers cast integrally. Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Ford will offer the multi-award-winning 1.0‑liter Ford had been investigating different cylinder deactivation approaches for the 1.0L Combined with advanced solutions to counteract vibrations, cylinder deactivation will be imperceptible to drivers in terms of operation and engine performance, according to Ford. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips. The Lincoln Corsair shares its mechanical pieces with the Ford Escape PHEV crossover, but that is where this kumbaya moment ends. A family resemblance. The LED tail lights are connected by a narrow strip and are part of the approach and farewell lighting elements.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 103

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Source: Ford. Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct injection EcoBoost engines are targeted to play a significant near-term role in Ford’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption by enabling downsizing. Source: Ford. Minimize smoke emissions and fuel liner impingement for low oil dilution, to ensure engine durability.

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Ford 2009 Engine Davis 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. Ford has provided initial details on the new Ford-engineered, -tested and-manufactured 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel engine. The inboard exhaust design reduces overall exhaust system volume. The new Ford diesel steps fully into the opening.

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Diesel Ford Powered Power 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2013

Volkswagen is offering the new Golf 4MOTION in Europe in three levels (Trendline, Comfortline, Highline) and with two turbo diesel engines. The Golf 4MOTION’s four-cylinder diesel engines (EA288) are new designs, and made their debut in 2012 with the Mk 7 Golf. Exhaust gas recycling with cooled low-pressure EGR is also used.

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Fuel Diesel Exhaust Land Rover 255

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The cars, two of which were produced in association with major OEMs (Ford and Hyundai/Kia), exhibit substantial environmental and fuel-efficient benefits through low-cost hybridization. Project Partners: ALABC, Ford Motor Company, Ricardo, CPT, Provector, Faurecia, the University of Nottingham, and the University of Sheffield.

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Carbon Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries 150

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Ford Motor Company. Development of High Performance Low Temperature Catalysts for Exhaust Aftertreatment (Area of Interest 8). Ford Motor Company. This project will develop oil-miscible ionic liquid additized lubricants with surface texturing and topographical control for engine and rear-axle applications. 10,000,000.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The “wet” part of the Santa Fe’s DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. In the rear the hands-free power lift-gate sits above the sliver lower fascia where there is a single, horizontal exhaust port. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

Clearly, that’s no lazy Rover diesel chugging below the hood—or even a Chevrolet V-8, a current go-to engine for vintage-car fans seeking a contemporary edge. Ford took advantage with a rock-crawling, retro-tinged. That acceleration is so out of character for this doughty old truck, and so fun, that I’m forced to do it again.

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Land Rover Tesla Conversion Ferrari 104

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

No oil or other lubricants are needed, so maintenance is extremely low and the need to dispose of hazardous materials is eliminated. A patented combustion system achieves extremely low exhaust emissions that do not require expensive exhaust after treatment to meet stringent California Air Resources Board and EPA 2010 requirements.

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Range Auto Solar 273