2011, F-150 and MPG

Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

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JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 Final EPA F-150 3.0-liter liter Power Stroke.

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG

2015 Ford F-150 offers highest EPA-estimated fuel economy among full-size gasoline-powered pickups

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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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Ford F-150 fuel economy improves with all-new EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission

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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

Ford F-150 EcoBoost EPA-rated at 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway

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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

New 3.7L and 5.0L V8 Engines in Ford 2011 F-150 Full-Size Pickup Deliver Class-Leading Fuel Economy

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

liter V6 engine in the Ford 2011 F-150 full-size pickup (earlier post) is projected to deliver best-in-class 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. liter V8 is projected to deliver 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification.

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F-150 Fuel Economy 2011 Economy

3.5L EcoBoost leading Ford F-150 sales; highest volume EcoBoost vehicle

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AUGUST 9, 2011

liter twin-turbocharged V6 Ford F-150 EcoBoost ( earlier post ) is outselling all other competitive six-cylinder trucks combined, according to Ford. In addition, the F-150 EcoBoost is now the highest volume vehicle in Ford’s growing global lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs available with the technology. Both will offer a 2.0-liter

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F-150 Ford Sale MPG

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Ford F-150. Ford F-150. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion

First European Lighthouse Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cars to Launch in Norway; 17 Fuel Cell Vehicles and Refueling Station in 2011

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JULY 7, 2010

The first EC-funded European Lighthouse Project (LHP) for hydrogen fuel cell cars will launch in Oslo, Norway in 2011 with 17 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and a large scale hydrogen refuelling station by H2 Logic. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL offers performance on a par with a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Norway Hydrogen 2011 Fuel

2015 Ford Transit offers fuel economy up to 46% better than old E-Series vans

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JUNE 6, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8 That reflects an improvement of as much as 46% compared with the 10 mpg city/13 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating for the Ford E-Series 6.8-liter When equipped with the 3.5-liter

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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JANUARY 8, 2010

In 2010, Ford will launch new engines and transmissions in Fiesta, Mustang, Super Duty and F-150. liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway, topping both Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. of torque yet delivers at least 25 mpg on the highway. liter V-6 for the F-150.

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North America America F-150 Ford

Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. Ford vehicles supported by Automatic’s technology include the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer, 2013-2015 Ford Flex, 2011-2014 Ford F-150, 2011-2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

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JANUARY 14, 2011

The company is also running its largest display ever at NAIAS, featuring feature a broad spectrum of new products including the all-new Ford Focus, Ford Explorer, Mustang Boss 302, Ford C-MAX multi-activity vehicle and Ford F-150 with four all-new powertrains. As one current example, the 2011 Ford Explorer (3.5-liter

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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AUGUST 29, 2013

100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) on the highway, up from 31 mpg (7.6 At the same time, the city mileage improves from 24 to 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy

Achates: LD opposed-piston, 2-stroke diesel can meet 2025 final CAFE, Tier 3 standards for full-size pickup; 30% better FE than Cummins ATLAS

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APRIL 15, 2014

In 2011, studies found that the Achates two-stroke opposed-piston engine could support an indicated thermal efficiency of up to 53% ( earlier post ). 6-piston) OP2S engine producing 200 hp (150 kW) and compared it with the Cummins ATLAS 2.8-liter, Fuel economy (mpg). Fuel economy (mpg). liter, 3-cylinder (i.e.,

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Diesel Fuel Economy Standards Engine

Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi’s North American-spec i-MiEV battery electric vehicle ( earlier post )—available in either an ES base model or upgrade SE trim package —will be available to test drive at US dealerships beginning in November 2011 with the first scheduled customer vehicle deliveries set to commence in early 2012.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Lithium Ion Batteries

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. No announced plans.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Photo: General Motors See Also: Feds Say the Volt Wont Save GM Well See a Chevrolet Volt in June Design Under Constraint: How to Build a Streamlined, Mass-Produced Electric Car Stumble ShareThis Claiming that GM has 18 models that get 30 mpg or more is a bit of a false dichotomy.

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Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

2015 Ford F-150 offers highest EPA-estimated fuel economy among full-size gasoline-powered pickups

Ford F-150 fuel economy improves with all-new EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission

Ford F-150 EcoBoost EPA-rated at 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway

New 3.7L and 5.0L V8 Engines in Ford 2011 F-150 Full-Size Pickup Deliver Class-Leading Fuel Economy

3.5L EcoBoost leading Ford F-150 sales; highest volume EcoBoost vehicle

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

First European Lighthouse Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cars to Launch in Norway; 17 Fuel Cell Vehicles and Refueling Station in 2011

2015 Ford Transit offers fuel economy up to 46% better than old E-Series vans

Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Achates: LD opposed-piston, 2-stroke diesel can meet 2025 final CAFE, Tier 3 standards for full-size pickup; 30% better FE than Cummins ATLAS

Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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