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Ford Begins Manufacture of EcoBoost Engines at Cleveland Plant

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1, which becomes the first manufacturing site to build Ford’s new fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. EcoBoost engines, which combine direct injection technology and turbo-charging are a key part of Ford’s overall strategy to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO 2 emissions across its lineup. Cleveland Engine Plant No. liter V-8 family.

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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Hodges Former dean of engineering Life Fellow, 85; died 13 November Hodges, who was dean of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley , conducted pioneering research in IC design and semiconductor manufacturing. now part of Siemens ), in Schenectady, where he spent the remainder of his career. for 37 years. as an engineer.

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Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production

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1 opened in 1951 as Ford’s first engine plant in Ohio. In 2004, Ford invested $350 million into the plant for redesign and installation of an all-new assembly line as well as block, crankshaft and cylinder head machining lines. A V-6 EcoBoost engine will be available for the F-150 in 2010. Cleveland Engine Plant No. liter V-8 family.

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