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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%. The 6-speed dry-clutch automatic transmission delivers a 7-9% fuel economy improvement vs. traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions.

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Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. We already have bio-based foam on more than 2 million vehicles and we’re looking to convert 100 percent of our fleet to it in the future. million pounds.

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Ford researchers report detailed study of the effect of different ethanol blend levels on emissions from FFVs

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A team at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn conducted a detailed study of the effect of ethanol blend level in emissions, using a 2006 model Mercury Grand Marquis flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) operating on E0, E10, E20, E30, E40, E55, and E80 on a chassis dynamometer. Emissions Engines Ethanol Fuels'

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales increased 33.5% EcoBoost provides customers up to 20% improvement in fuel economy and a 15% reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales decreased 15.4% percent from the same period in 2008. versus a year ago. of all Altima sales.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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The 2.0lite engine delivers a 10-20 per cent improvement in fuel economy against larger displacement V6 engines but there is no compromise in performance as it still produces at least 230hp and 240lb-ft of torque. 2010 Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500.

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Details of Ford’s green car strategy

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The Federal Government now requires a fleet average of 35.5mpg by the 2016 model year - this is an increase from today’s average of 25.3mpg. The manufacturer has already added full hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan to its existing Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids.

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Fords US Hybrid Sales Up 73% for First 9 Months of 2009; Total US Hybrid Sales Down 14% for Same Period

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Ford Motor Company’s US hybrid sales for the first nine months of 2009 are 73% higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, which went on sale in March 2009. Earlier post.). David Finnegan, Ford hybrid marketing manager. of the total.

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