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Ford hits 5-million mark with EcoBoost engines

Green Car Congress

The 2-millionth EcoBoost engine rolled off the line at Louisville in October 2013. liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 liter EcoBoost, has a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h) , yet still returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg (7.34 l/100 km) highway. l/100 km) highway.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia battery technology; 2.

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