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First CNG and propane-capable 2016 Ford F-150 rolls off the line in Kansas City

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The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line in Kansas City. When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/propane engine package, the 5.0-liter When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/propane engine package, the 5.0-liter Transit Connect van and wagon with 2.5-liter liter V10.

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2018 Ford F-150 features new engine line-up, with all-new 3L diesel; start-stop standard; more ADAS

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The best-selling pick-up features new front and rear styling, advanced driver assistance technologies—including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection—and improved engines. The new engines include an all-new 3.0-liter liter Power Stroke V6 turbo diesel and enhanced V6 and V8 gasoline engines.

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7 finalists announced for USDOT Smart City Challenge; Amazon Web Services new partner

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The USDOT has pledged up to $40 million (funding subject to future appropriations) to one city to help it define what it means to be a “Smart City “and become the country’s first city to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and smart sensors—into their transportation network.

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Ford Transit passenger van sales up 30% through June; outselling minvans

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With these numbers, Ford’s commercial vans represented 24% of the 531,500 Ford trucks (F-Series, E-Series, Transit, Transit Connect, and Heavy Trucks) sold in the first half of 2016. Total Transit sales increased 19% in June, with 14,437 sold. Total 1H truck sales were up 12.5% SUVs accounted for 32% and cars for 29%. liter V6, 3.5-liter

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Stuff We Use: What’s the Best Battery Booster Pack?

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This 20-pound honker is heavy as lead thanks to its acid-based battery composition but has never failed to spin the engine of everything from a John Deere lawn tractor to a Duramax-equipped Silverado. Nevertheless, it was dead simple to connect, belts out 1000A, and started an old V6-equipped Grand Am on the first go. &

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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The completely restyled midsize sedan is engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and features the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain, which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt. turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 Other engine options.

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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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As one of the four engine options, the new F-150 also offers a new 2.7L The all-new V6 engine features a compacted graphite iron block, advanced controls and components to deliver the same power as some mid-range V8s. When the brake is released, the engine restarts quickly. liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 engine.

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