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Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid earns NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating

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The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) earned the highest possible “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA has elected to test plug-in vehicles separately from vehicles powered by gasoline internal combustion engines. Adaptive Cruise Control. Rearview Camera.

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Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

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2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The next-generation Fusion 1.6-liter

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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The new Ford Fusion will be the first non-hybrid Ford vehicle available in the US with Auto Start-Stop. Many of the patents associated with [the Fusion start/stop system] make sure that the system recognizes the battery capability and works to those. The 2013 Fusion with Auto Start-Stop also provides coaching to the driver.

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Ford launches the 1.5L EcoBoost engine; first in Mondeo, Fusion following; computer-controlled clutch on water pump

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The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe. liter V6 EcoBoost in 2009. Ford added the 2.0-liter

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

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Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. It can also reduce tailpipe emissions to zero while the vehicle is stationary or waiting at a stoplight.

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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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. Full volume production is slated for the first quarter of 2012. The new 1.0L

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

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million for 2013, up more than 60% from 2012. In North America, internal Ford data shows that the EcoBoost engine is now the most recognized fuel-efficient engine among consumers. liter EcoBoost engines; 50% of Fusion customers select one of three available EcoBoost models: 1.5-liter, Global take rates. liter and 2.0-liter

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