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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans.

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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. A major part of the company’s Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Other results included: Ford Fusion sales totaled 17,610, a July record and up 66% versus a year ago, and Mercury Milan sales were up 60%. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. year-on-year.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Gets more than 50 mpg. This horizontal lighting connects the brake lights, which have small air flow fins. This great-sounding system has SiriusXM, AM/FM/HD radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Making a Case to Consider a Sedan. Great style. Drives as well as it looks. Exterior Statement. Clean, Refreshing Interior.

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BYU friction bit joining process bonds aluminum to cast iron

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The automotive industry is pursuing an increased use of lightweight materials in auto body structures, for reduced weight and improved vehicle fuel efficiency. mpg by 2016), but that motivation has now increased with the latest mandate. (BYU has been involved in friction stir welding and processing (FSW&P) research since 1998.).

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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