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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. EcoBoost V6.

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Final testing confirms ADEPT 48V diesel hybrid reduces fuel consumption 10-12% at low incremental cost

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The three-year ADEPT (advanced diesel-electric powertrain) project ( earlier post ) in the UK set the target of developing and validating a range of advanced mild hybrid technologies with 48V “intelligent electrification” utilizing an advanced lead carbon battery.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” Or was Ford merely selling an aspiration, since the country was still deep into the pandemic and people were getting a bit restless staying home? Cute, but fun.

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Alternative Fuel Technologies Awarded Phase 1 US Army Contract for Ultra-high Pressure Injection System for JP8

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Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC has been awarded a Phase 1 SBIR contract (W56HZV-10-C-0200) from the US Army to concept design and demonstrate an ultra-high pressure, intensified fuel injection system for use with jet propellant (JP-8) fuel. With most fuel injection systems, JP-8 fuel causes wear and premature failure.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different powertrain.

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Road Test: Ford 2022 F-150 SuperCrew Platinum 4X4 PowerBoost Hybrid

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Another Addition to Ford’s Electrified Future. Ford must have asked themselves how to make the F-150 full-size pickup even better. Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L gallon fuel tank full, can be 700+ miles. This made for a unique truck experience only found on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T electric pickups.

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