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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter Achates has been developing diesel-fueled (compression ignition) opposed piston engines since its founding in 2004. Earlier post.).

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ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

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According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015.

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Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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The MY 2015 Ford F-150 will offer a new high-output, twin-turbo 2.7-liter Due to the extensive lightweighting in the new F-150 ( earlier post ), this will improve the power-to-weight ratio of the 2015 truck by 15% over the 2014 5.0-liter liter V8-equipped F-150 with similar torque output.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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2015 F-150. Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Aluminum alloys are used throughout the F-150 body for the first time, improving dent and ding resistance and also saving weight. Click to enlarge.

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

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2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter Power Stroke diesel. liter Power Stroke diesel available on Transit is not EPA-rated. Click to enlarge. Transit comes standard with a 3.7-liter

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Ford builds 2-millionth EcoBoost engine, with take rates growing globally; expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel production

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With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. In North America, internal Ford data shows that the EcoBoost engine is now the most recognized fuel-efficient engine among consumers. 42% of F-150 trucks are purchased with the 3.5-liter

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How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs

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California-based HummingbirdEV, which was founded in 2015, is taking a different approach. How do you convince someone who’s been driving diesel all their life to go electric if you have a fixed range and a weight compromise, and by the way, you have to pay double the cost? There are infrastructure limitations as well.