Exhaust, F-150, Oil and Standards

Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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JANUARY 13, 2014

2015 F-150. Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Aluminum alloys are used throughout the F-150 body for the first time, improving dent and ding resistance and also saving weight. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy

Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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JULY 22, 2014

The MY 2015 Ford F-150 will offer a new high-output, twin-turbo 2.7-liter Due to the extensive lightweighting in the new F-150 ( earlier post ), this will improve the power-to-weight ratio of the 2015 truck by 15% over the 2014 5.0-liter liter V8-equipped F-150 with similar torque output. Boosting 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust

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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OCTOBER 15, 2010

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. Ford is the only manufacturer to equip its entire full-size pickup lineup with six-speed gearboxes as standard. The all-new 3.7-liter

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F-150 Fuel Economy 2011 Economy

Solvay Specialty Polymers launches new wear-resistant Veradel polyethersulfone; improved powertrain efficiency

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MAY 21, 2015

Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments. Veradel 3300 SL 30 PESU is available worldwide.

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Polymer F-150 Carbon Fiber Oil

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

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APRIL 1, 2013

Ti-VCT V-8 and 3 mpg higher than a Ram V8, Sierra’s new V-8 highway fuel economy estimates also measure higher than those of the 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V-6 (23 mpg for the Sierra, 22 mpg for the Ford EcoBoost F-150), GM noted. 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150

Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation 3.5-liter

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber

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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AUGUST 11, 2010

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. For the first seven months of the year, F-Series sales reached 290,794 units, up 34.7%

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F-150 2011 2010 Ford

Jaguar bringing XE diesel to US in 2016

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APRIL 29, 2015

Proven over 2 million miles of real-world testing, Ingenium is the future of the low-CO2 powertrain strategy at Jaguar Land Rover and is engineered to meet the most stringent exhaust emissions legislation worldwide. An innovative feature is the sheet metal turbine housing integrated into the air-gap insulated exhaust manifold.

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

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MAY 19, 2018

Standard on LT and RST trims, the new engine delivers an SAE-certified 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft (472 N·m) of torque—22% more torque than the 4.3L V-6 in the Ford F-150 XLT and the 3.6L The camshaft design alters the lift of the intake and exhaust valves. V-6 it replaces. The next-gen Silverado with the 2.7L

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel

First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

TFSI which develops 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; a six-speed S tronic transmission integrated with a 75 kW, 330 N·m (243 lb-ft) liquid-cooled, permanent magnet-driven electric motor; and an 8.8-kWh Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid

First Drive: 2023 Ford Super Duty Lineup

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JUNE 21, 2023

Four-wheel drive is standard on everything from the XLT and up. liter PowerStroke V8 (475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft) is now supposed to be capable of longer intervals between oil changes, with Ford believing this will be a boon to fleet operators. Though even the F-250 can drag around 20,000 pounds if you option one of the diesel motors.

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Ford F-150 Commercial Diesel

Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor is positioned at the rear axle, where it is integrated with an electrically shifted two-speed gearbox and the electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential in a compact electric drive unit (EDU)—a P3 hybrid. kWh, 70 kW of continuous output and 150 kW (201 hp) of peak output for ten seconds.

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Mercedes Hybrid Production MPH

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

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile).

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy

Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLVII)

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JULY 13, 2023

In addition to its model-exclusive (for two years) Four-Cam V8, Mark VIII arrived standard with dual front airbags and four-wheel ABS brakes. Functionality included a compass, engine oil life readout, and an average fuel economy indicator.& Sorry, Mr. Bill Blass. The nicest stereos in the Mark VIII were provided by JBL. seconds.

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Parts Cars Fuel Economy Standards

Background on the 2.0L diesel engines at the core of the Volkswagen emissions testing debacle

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Volkswagen engineers redesigned a large number of the base engine components to improve acoustics, fuel consumption, and exhaust gas emissions. Broadly, there have been two catalytic approaches used to reduce exhaust NO x : urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and lean NO x trap (LNT) catalysts. Gen 1 exhaust system.

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Diesel Emissions Engine Exhaust

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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APRIL 15, 2014

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. 6-piston) OP2S engine producing 200 hp (150 kW) and compared it with the Cummins ATLAS 2.8-liter, Air system. liter, 3-cylinder (i.e.,

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Diesel Fuel Economy Standards Engine

Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

1 compression ratio, the new engine generates maximum power of 150 DIN hp/110 kW at 5,600 - 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 199 N·m (147 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm. The Lexus RC F also features an Atkinson-Otto combination. VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. Earlier post.)

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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

Solvay Specialty Polymers launches new wear-resistant Veradel polyethersulfone; improved powertrain efficiency

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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

Jaguar bringing XE diesel to US in 2016

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

First Drive: 2023 Ford Super Duty Lineup

Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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

Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLVII)

Background on the 2.0L diesel engines at the core of the Volkswagen emissions testing debacle

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

Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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