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JUNE 14, 2018

Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. liter EcoBlue diesel engine, is targeted to return an EPA-estimated Highway rating of at least 30 mpg. Both Ford taxi models go on sale by year-end.

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Taxi Diesel Ford Transit Connect 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2011

Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 liter EcoBoost engine. This is the first application of this engine in North America. Ford holds more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology. Click to enlarge.

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MPG EPA SUV Engine 218

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AUGUST 9, 2011

The Ford Edge crossover, the latest vehicle to receive the company’s EcoBoost 2.0-liter liter four-cylinder engine, is now certified by the EPA to deliver 30 mpg US (7.8 EcoBoost four-cylinder engine delivers 240 hp (179 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb-ft (366 N·m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. L/100km) highway.

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MPG EPA Ford Engine 210

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MARCH 17, 2015

Late last week, the 5-millionth vehicle with a Ford EcoBoost engine rolled off the assembly line at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Ford had celebrated the production of its 500,000 th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle les than three years ago. A Ford Focus equipped with 1.0-liter liter V6 engines. liter and 3.5-liter

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Ford Engine Louisville Fuel Economy 150

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JULY 5, 2012

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine.

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MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine paired exclusively with the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available from any automaker, 2017 Ford F-150 sees improvement in all three EPA fuel economy label estimates—city, highway and combined ratings—by 1 mpg over 2016 F-150; the 4x4 model improves by 2 mpg combined.

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F-150 Fuel Economy Economy Ford 186

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. Further significant Mondeo powertrain upgrades include: Ford’s advanced 2.0-liter Further significant Mondeo powertrain upgrades include: Ford’s advanced 2.0-liter mpg US) for the wagon.

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Europe Diesel Ford Hybrid 277

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. liter EcoBoost engine with a six-speed transmission—surpassing the fuel efficiency of the previous model. liter EcoBoost engine. Click to enlarge.

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. Five engines in the Fiesta line-up emit less than 130g/km of CO 2 : the 1.4-liter liter TDCi diesel engines; the 1.25-liter

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Ford is introducing a new version of its Fiesta Van in Europe. All diesel engines in the new Fiesta Van achieve sub-100 g/km CO 2 emissions and 3.7 mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). New Fiesta Van. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Ford Diesel 2007 210

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. Available in Ford Fiesta and the upcoming 2015 Focus, the 1.0L EcoBoost was also named Best Engine Under 1.0-Liter The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain.

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Engine Ford Green Gasoline-Electric 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter liter Power Stroke diesel engine ( earlier post ) this month. The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 liter Power Stroke diesel now makes for six engine choices for F-150 customers. liter Power Stroke.

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2011

The 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with all-new 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost truck engine ( earlier post ) is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (14.7 liter EcoBoost is the final piece of the most extensive powertrain makeover in the 63-year history of Ford F-Series. L/100km, respectively). liter V6, a 5.0-liter

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F-150 MPG EPA Ford 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

The new Ford Focus ( earlier post ) with the SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package is EPA-certified at 40 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg city. Focus becomes the fourth vehicle in the Ford Motor Company vehicle lineup with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg (on either city or highway cycles) or more.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 239

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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AUGUST 21, 2018

XL received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in California, marking the 14 th CARB executive order achieved by the company. XL introduced its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) system for Ford F-150s last year, highlighting an MPG gain of 50% and CO 2 reduction of 33%.

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California Ford North America Fleet 260

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MAY 17, 2010

the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Ford 2011 Fiesta with a 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city rating. Achieved with Ford’s new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, the 40 mpg is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris.

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MPG 2011 EPA Ford 231

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Ford will be introducing the Euro-spec version of its Edge SUV at the IAA in Frankfurt this week. liter TDCi diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission, or 210 PS bi-turbo 2.0‑liter Ford said both powertrains will deliver up to 40.6 mpg US (5.8 Ford said both powertrains will deliver up to 40.6 mpg US (5.8

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Ford is introducing a seven-passenger people mover expected to break the 30 mpg-plus highway barrier. The Transit Connect Wagon offers customers a choice between two four-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter liter four-cylinder engine and an optional 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost that is estimated to deliver the 30 mpg-plus (7.8

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Transit Connect MPG Connect Connected 210

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APRIL 23, 2024

liter engine with a 48-hp hybrid electric motor integrated into the 8-speed transmission may not offer that much more utility. liter gas-powered engine is supposed to be capable of 6,500 pounds when equipped with the proper towing package.& Meanwhile, the non-hybrid version still manages 23 mpg in the city and 30 on the open road.

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Toyota Hybrid Price MPG 91

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Ford expects the new 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost-equipped Fiesta ( earlier post ) will deliver more than 40 mpg (5.88 Ford is introducing the new Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. In addition to its new EcoBoost engine, the Fiesta will offer a new MyFord Touch system with 6.5-inch

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MPG Los Angeles Ford Auto 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2015 Transit Connect Connect 210

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. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The 2017 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck gets a slight fuel-economy bump this year, via the addition of a new 10-speed automatic transmission and an updated 3.5-liter liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine.

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F-150 MPG 2017 Ford 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The 2015 Ram ProMaster City compact van ( earlier post ) has been EPA-rated at 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined (11.2, l/100 km, respectively)—matching the EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2WD) powered by a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2.5L).

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MPG 2015 EPA Transit Connect 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

The new 2015 Ford F-150 ( earlier post ) 4x2 with Ford’s 2.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine has EPA-estimated ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined (12.4, That is 5% to 29% better than current F-150 models, depending on engine and driveline configuration on the combined cycle.

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F-150 Fuel Economy EPA Economy 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. The new Ford Escape will offer two different EcoBoost engines: a 2.0-liter Each new engine uses the core EcoBoost technologies of direct fuel injection and turbocharging and adds twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) ( earlier post ). liter EcoBoost engine and the 2.5-liter

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Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km).).

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MPG Honda 2014 EPA 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) and 35 mpg highway.

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MPG 2012 Fuel Economy Chevrolet 262

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford's best-selling full-size pickup truck will be powered by a diesel engine for the first time in its 70-year history. Monday morning, Ford revealed details of the new diesel-powered 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke, which it claims will achieve an EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 30 mpg highway when it goes on sale this spring.

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F-150 2018 Diesel Ford 89

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally launched volume production of Ford’s smallest gasoline engine—the 1.0-liter, liter, turbocharged, direct injection EcoBoost engine ( earlier post )—at Ford’s Cologne (Germany) Engine Plant. L/100 km (47 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions performance of 114 g/km.

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Ford Engine Production Future 268

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) is set to go on sale in the 2014 Ford Fiesta. Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2

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Available Ford 2017 America 351

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APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150. l/100 km) and 23 highway (10.2

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter V6 engine, and customers also can choose from an available 3.5-liter liter V10 premium gas engine. liter V8 standard gas engine.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2013 Ford Taurus will become the first car in Ford’s North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection. It is expected to deliver highway fuel economy of at least 31 mpg US (7.6 The Taurus will also offer as standard a 3.5-liter

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2013 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 210

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APRIL 7, 2011

Ford Motor Company will stage the debut of the new Focus ECOnetic next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. liter TDCi engine. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278