Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

Other highlights include an all-aluminum crankcase, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and the standard stop-start function. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel.

Downsizing 186

Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. 20 bar BMEP @ 2000 - 4500 rpm. Composite intake manifold w/ integrated air-water charge air cooler assembly. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 bar IMEP (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure), the ISFC (Indicated Specific Fuel Consumption) achieved is approximately 10% better than current spray-guided direct injection, spark ignition engines. The monoblock is water-cooled by an electric water pump. Orbital FlexDI air-assist.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218