Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012
Green Car Congress
JUNE 2, 2011
Engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine’s internal moving parts, especially during warm-up—the time when an engine emits higher levels of CO 2 and other pollutants. It was Ford’s largest small car month since May 2008. —Derrick Kuzak. Ford US small car sales.
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