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

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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. Shelby GT350R Mustang. Weight reduction in pursuit of performance.

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., engine delivering more than 500 hp (373 kW), or approximately 75 kW/L.

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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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The team presented a paper on their work at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Enrichment of the fuel mixture at high-speed, high-load conditions is currently used to reduce exhaust temperature to avoid damage to engine or emissions aftertreatment components. In the face of increased regulatory stringency (e.g., Anderson, J.,

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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TI-VCT varies the phase of the intake and exhaust cams independently for improved airflow through the engine, which delivers more torque while reducing average fuel consumption by up to 5%. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. engine, the first EcoBoost production engine to include the system. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid.

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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Shelby, and William M. The knock resistance can also be influenced by the engine calibration as well as ambient conditions such as temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity. Higher octane fuel is a key enabler for improved efficiency based on current engine/vehicle design trends. —Leone et al. Leone, James E. Anderson, Richard S.

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Developing Fords EcoBoost Combustion System

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At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress, Ford engineers presented six papers detailing aspects of the EcoBoost technology, including a discussion of the development and optimization of the EcoBoost Combustion System—a key to the performance of the engine. Some of the droplets may escape into the exhaust system and result in high UHC emissions.

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