2011, Economy and Escape

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. Ford Escape. Ford Escape. While the 1.4-liter

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion

Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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MARCH 31, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

2011

2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid

Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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JUNE 7, 2011

The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. ” The Department of Energy details that fuel economy is reduced by 1% for every mile per hour above 55 mph. Starting with some 2011 model year vehicles, a new function called Oil Life Minder has been added.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford

Ford Adds Soy Foam Seat Cushions To Explorer; Nearly 100% of North American Lineup to Feature Soy Foam By End of 2010

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JUNE 24, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer will feature soy foam in seat cushions and seatbacks. The bio-based polyurethane foam will be one of the new features in the new Ford Explorer—which will also deliver fuel economy at least 25% better than the current model—which goes in to production later this year. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

2010

2010 Ford Mercury F-150

Ford builds 2-millionth EcoBoost engine, with take rates growing globally; expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel production

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter, liter and 2.0-liter

Global

Global Ford Engine Diesel

Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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APRIL 21, 2010

Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. liter V-6 2010 Ford Escape. Post-industrial recycled yarns for seat fabrics on vehicles such as the Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid. liter Duratec engine.

Ford

Ford Renewable Escape Mercury

Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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JANUARY 11, 2010

from a large SUV factory to build the all-new Focus starting in 2010 and Focus Electric pure battery electric vehicle in 2011. Our industry is at the intersection of three critical global issues—the economy, energy and the environment. Ford Focus Electric passenger car in 2011. Plug-in hybrid based on C-car platform in 2012.

Michigan

Michigan Plug-in Ford Plug

First Three Conditional Loan Commitments Under DOEs ATVM Program go to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

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JUNE 23, 2009

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9

Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring

USGS assessment finds mean CO2 storage potential of 3,000 gigatonnes in US

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JUNE 27, 2013

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that in 2011, the United States emitted 5.5 In addition, the rock layers included in the assessment were limited to those determined to have sufficient natural seals to prevent CO 2 from escaping. Earlier post.). metric gigatons.

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CO2 United States Carbon Coal

Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. In 2011, the version of Ford’s Auto Start-Stop designed for gasoline-electric powertrains will be on the Escape Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid as well as the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

North America

North America Ford America 2012

Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

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JANUARY 4, 2012

rapidly weakening worldwide economy causes the global auto market to collapse, much as it. than was seen in 2010 and 2011. Exceptions include GM’s Buick Verano, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet Sonic; and Ford’s Focus, Escape, and C-MAX. to be seen throughout the US auto sector. million units in 2012, up 4.4%

2012

2012 Detroit Chrysler Sale

Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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AUGUST 18, 2009

All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology. Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions.

Grid

Grid Plug-in Plug Ford

How Ford got back in the EV game

Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone. All eyes are fixed on 2011. nk City that were its ZEV mandate cars in the '90s.

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Ford Mini E Detroit Obama

More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge. Air Conditioning Performance.

Lexus

Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust

Details of Ford’s green car strategy

Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012.

Green Cars

Green Cars Green Mercury Escape

REV delivers 1st of 4 battery-electric vehicles with V2G capability to TARDEC

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

The TARDEC order includes three REV 300ACXs and one REV 300AZX based on the Ford Escape and Ford F150 platforms, respectively. In North America power outages cost the North American economies more than $100 billion dollars a year, due in part to the lack of energy storage, according to REV. Earlier post.)

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Vehicles Re-Charge

Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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JULY 27, 2010

2011 Ecotec 1.4L The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by a new generation of small-displacement four-cylinder engines, including the Ecotec 1.4L A wastegate opens to regulate the compressor drive power by letting excess exhaust gases escape through the exhaust pipe. I-4 VVT Turbo (LUJ) for Chevrolet Cruze. Click to enlarge.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. This energy is wasted. This may be like the overhead lines used by electric street cars.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. SZ (1) 6753.T

Grid

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

Europe

Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy

EV Driven

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

Ford Adds Soy Foam Seat Cushions To Explorer; Nearly 100% of North American Lineup to Feature Soy Foam By End of 2010

Ford builds 2-millionth EcoBoost engine, with take rates growing globally; expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel production

Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

First Three Conditional Loan Commitments Under DOEs ATVM Program go to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

USGS assessment finds mean CO2 storage potential of 3,000 gigatonnes in US

Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

How Ford got back in the EV game

More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

Details of Ford’s green car strategy

REV delivers 1st of 4 battery-electric vehicles with V2G capability to TARDEC

Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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