Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic. EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5-liter
Green Car Congress
JUNE 2, 2014
Although gasoline direct injection engines (GDI) are a favorable technology for reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, recent studies have shown that GDI vehicles could emit more PM than traditional PFI (gasoline port fuel injection) vehicles as well as heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with diesel particulate filters.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
The engine features technologies such as twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT); a compact, low-inertia turbo that spins at 248,000rpm; direct fuel injection; an aluminium cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold; low friction piston coatings; low tension piston rings; low friction crank seals; and a cambelt-in-oil design.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
A new single-piece camshaft module—similar to the design debuted earlier this year for the all-new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine—frees space within the cylinder head for new oil channels and valve-switching componentry. One in five all-new Ford vehicles sold in Europe in last year were equipped with the 1.0-litre
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 13, 2009
The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van. The electric vans reduce Go-Ahead’s carbon footprint, are virtually noiseless when in use and have zero exhaust emissions, helping to improve urban air quality. The electric vans are simply another step towards this goal.&#.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
247 
Let's personalize your content