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DECEMBER 27, 2013

Innovators at NASA’s Glenn Research Center have developed an automated pulse-and-glide technique using a flywheel energy storage system for on-road vehicles; the technology, which NASA Glenn says can improve fuel economy over existing internal combustion or battery hybrid systems by 40-100%, is available for licensing.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

For municipalities and others seeking a less expensive alternative to replenish an aging medium-duty truck fleet, Ford will offer the 2012 Super Duty F-650 with a gasoline engine—a class exclusive in the medium-duty truck segment. Ford SYNC allows drivers to communicate wirelessly without sacrificing safety.

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MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. The base 3.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. The base 3.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

2012 Sonic. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 manual delivers fuel economy of 26 mpg city (9.0 Click to enlarge. turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Sonic’s 1.4L

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APRIL 15, 2010

Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. MyFord Touch launches this summer on the 2011 Ford Edge and will be available globally on the 2012 Ford Focus. The MyFord Touch fuel economy functionality is the latest effort from Ford to help drivers optimize their fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Fuel 210

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JUNE 2, 2011

Ford is adding a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. ” —Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. Ford US small car sales.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Ford will offer the multi-award-winning 1.0‑liter Ford had been investigating different cylinder deactivation approaches for the 1.0L Combined with advanced solutions to counteract vibrations, cylinder deactivation will be imperceptible to drivers in terms of operation and engine performance, according to Ford. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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MAY 15, 2018

As the Trump administration weighs how to revise fuel economy standards, a new study by research fellows of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) finds that attribute-based regulations—such as the footprint-based rules in the US—are less effective and more costly than a flat standard with credit trading.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Since 2012, truck makers have responded to increasingly stiff corporate average fuel economy rules by steadily improving fuel efficiency in their high-volume trucks.'

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Fuel Economy Economy 2015 Fuel 140

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Ford China has sold 647,849 wholesale units in the first three quarters od 2013, an increase of 51% compared to the same period last year. Driven by continued strong demand for Ford’s new product lineup in China, September sales increased by 61% with 96,111 wholesales sold, compared to 59,570 sold in September last year.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford unveiled the Ka Concept in conjunction with the opening ceremony of Ford’s Northeast Industrial Complex in Camaçari, Brazil. million vehicles by 2017, Ford said. Ford Ka Concept. Ford Ka Concept. The Ka Concept is the second vehicle developed by Ford Brazil following the EcoSport compact utility.

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JUNE 6, 2012

City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. Ford Focus Electric. The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. EPA Combined MPGe. Honda Fit EV.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2013 Honda 339

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford Auto Start-Stop. Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Ford is the leading domestic producer of start-stop systems. Click to enlarge.

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North America Ford America 2012 199

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Ford’s new Fusion Energi—its second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and its third plug-in electric vehicle on the market—has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and an all-electric range of 21 miles. Fusion Energi is the Ford brand’s fifth electrified vehicle to launch in the past year. l/100km-equivalent, respectively).

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Fusion Plug-in EPA Miles 225

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter The combination of these technologies help make the dual-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) Focus 4-cylinder one of the most advanced non-turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants Ford has offered. —Jamie Hanshaw, Ford VCT technical specialist.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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JULY 6, 2010

Ford Motor Company’s class-exclusive truck offerings will extend to medium-duty chassis cabs with the arrival of the 6.8-liter liter V10 gas engine in 2012. With this addition, Ford will be only manufacturer to offer a gasoline-powered vehicle in Class 1-7, offering a lower-cost option in each segment.

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Gasoline 2012 Ford Engine 210

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Ford Motor Company reported that it has built its two-millionth EcoBoost engine since the launch of the line in 2009. With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. million for 2013, up more than 60% from 2012. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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Global Ford Engine Diesel 230

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbon fiber, aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. Ford and Dow Chemical began working together in 2012 to develop low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber composites.

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Sales in Europe of Ford’s new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX have increased by more than 100% over the previous model, with a high percentage of customers opting for new technology features. Through November, Ford sold 118,800 C-MAXs in Europe, more than doubling C-MAX sales from a year ago. liter Ford EcoBoost gasoline engine.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Ford has confirmed that the first production applications for the new 1.0-liter, liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) will be three models in the European product range: first the Focus, followed by C-MAX and the all-new Ford B-MAX. Ford will introduce two versions of the 1.0-liter liters globally. With its 1.0-liter

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JULY 28, 2011

Sure, many manufacturers build seven-seat models, but most return fuel economy below 25 mpg on the highway. Ford promised to do better with its 2.0-liter, liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine option on the 2012 Ford Explorer, and that engine will.

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MPG 2012 Ford Fuel Economy 91

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The use of Cellulose Reinforced Polypropylene in the MKX, while relatively small, marks an advancement that has the potential to play a more impactful role in the future, suggested Dr. Ellen Lee, plastics research technical expert for Ford Motor Company. One of the obstacles the Ford engineers faced was appearance, Lee said.

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2014 Ford Polymer 2013 273

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The debut of the Tourneo Custom Concept heralds the arrival of a new generation of Ford commercial vehicles. The full range of models will be revealed during 2012.

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Concept Ford North America Fuel Economy 199

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MAY 20, 2013

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) earned the highest possible “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In its testing, the 2013 C-MAX Energi, Ford’s other PHEV on the market, received a 4-star overall rating from NHTSA. Adaptive Cruise Control. Rearview Camera.

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APRIL 25, 2012

I3 Ford EcoBoost at the SAE 2012 World Congress. We have been very fortunate to have supported Ford Motor Company in the development of this breakthrough powertrain. The three-cylinder engine is designed for Ford vehicles such as the Focus, the B-MAX and the C-MAX. According to Ford, the Focus with the 73.5

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The new Ford Escape will offer two different EcoBoost engines: a 2.0-liter liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. The gearbox features a new torque converter for improved driving feel, smooth shifts and improved fuel economy.

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Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

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APRIL 12, 2013

Ford Motor Company officially launched the new 1.5-liter The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe.

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JUNE 2, 2012

In an address at the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford said that “ Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution ” and outlined key public policy areas to help improve the state’s competitiveness and ensure that the state realizes the full benefit of that impending revolution.

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Michigan Ford Green Automobile 271

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JULY 26, 2012

The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. The Audi A8 achieves the highest APEAL Study score of any model in the industry in 2012. Power and Associates.

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Downsizing 2012 Power Powered 210

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JUNE 9, 2011

Ford Motor Company is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013 to more than 100,000 units, further boosting volumes of its C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which begin production next year. Both battery packs are being designed in-house by Ford engineers.

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APRIL 9, 2014

Ford unveiled the new Ford Focus four-door sedan prior to its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next week. The redesigned Ford Focus offers a bolder exterior design, an improved interior, a range of advanced driver assistance technologies and the additional powertrain option of Ford’s 1.0-liter

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JUNE 23, 2015

liter EcoBoost became the first engine to be named overall International Engine of the Year three times in a row, and was in 2012 named “Best New Engine.”. That may be, but Ford is exploring ways to further improve the fuel efficiency of the three-cylinder design, including the possible use of cylinder deactivation. Last year, the 1.0‑liter

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AUGUST 7, 2015

Ford Motor Company was the winner of the 3 rd annual Altair Enlighten Award for its use of various lightweight materials to minimize weight of the 2015 Ford F-150. Additionally, Ford increased use of high-strength steel from 23% to 78%. We are happy to congratulate Ford for winning the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award.

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