The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division. Starting in 1958, Ford's new MEL ( M ercury- E dsel- L incoln) big-block V8 engine was given the Marauder name when installed in Mercury models. Yes, I bought these badges.
Green Car Congress
JULY 6, 2009
Mercury Marine , the largest US outboard manufacturer, recently introduced two new OptiMax outboard models for the northern hemisphere summer. Synerject, Orbital’s Joint Venture partnership with Continental AG, is a key supplier to Mercury for the OptiMax fuel injection systems. liter engine platform.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 8, 2023
An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII. In 2003 the InTech appeared in its only SUV usage, as the motivator of the new and doomed Lincoln Aviator.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Reports of irregular braking behavior from some 2010 Toyota Prius hybrids as well as some 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids appear to be focused on the activation of ABS in conjunction with both regenerative and friction braking. Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Click to enlarge.
Plugs and Cars
JULY 3, 2007
From the San Jose Mercury News : The executive director of the California Air Resources Board resigned Monday, saying the governor's office had made it impossible for her to do her job by interfering with the implementation of the state's landmark global warming law.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Though costs are now high, we believe automakers could sell PHEVs for only $2,000-$5,000 more than current hybrids.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 27, 2009
Volkswagen: German manufacturer Volkswagen has taken an alternative route to early success in the green car race by placing the emphasis on clean diesel models, which it has been marketing in Europe since 2003. It developed turbocharged direct injection technology for diesel engines and has a wide range of TDI powertrains.
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