The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s a bit of a shame that I didn’t have a chance to take the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R I tested off road. Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2017

The 2018 Ford F-150 introduces an even smaller, more efficient 3.3-liter Aiding in light-weighting, the standard 3.3-liter liter V6 in the 2018 F-150 is projected to offer a 5% power-to-weight ratio improvement versus the steel-bodied 2014 F-150 equipped with 3.7-liter 2018 F-150.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 Final EPA F-150 3.0-liter Deliveries begin this spring.

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

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. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2016

Ford recycles as much as 20 million pounds (10,000 short tons, 9 million kg) of aluminum stamping scrap per month using the closed-loop system at Dearborn Truck Plant, which builds F-150. Weight savings from aluminum alloy helps F-150 reduce its lifetime emissions compared to the previous steel-body version.

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F-150 Ford MPG Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator (standard wheelbase, 4x2) is 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined (14.7, liter V-8 (standard wheelbase, 4x2) that produced 310 hp (231 kW) and 365 lb-ft (495 N·m) of torque and fuel economy of 14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, 16 mpg combined (16.8,

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Fuel Economy 2015 Economy MPG 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2014

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. Transit comes standard with a 3.7-liter The improved gas mileage translates to fuel savings as high as $1,700 annually, based on EPA data.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

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. Boosting 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

The 2017 Ford F-150 will offer an all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter F-150 remains the only truck in its segment to offer a twin-turbo V6 gasoline engine. liter EcoBoost engine available for the 2016 F-150. Nearly 1 million F-150 EcoBoost engines have been sold to date, with the 2.7-liter

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F-150 2017 Ford Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

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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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2011

The 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with all-new 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost is the final piece of the most extensive powertrain makeover in the 63-year history of Ford F-Series. Each of these engines also offers a combination of good fuel economy, power and capability. Reduced CO 2 emissions and higher fuel economy.

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F-150 MPG EPA Ford 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Ford is using plastic reinforced with rice hulls—a byproduct of rice grain—in an electrical harness in the 2014 F-150. The 2014 F-Series exemplifies our continued efforts to use recycled content in our vehicles. Select F-Series trucks feature fabric made from recycled fiber. based automotive supplier.

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F-150 Ford Arkansas 2014 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 Poll Results. Poll Results.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

It performs reliably across the broad temperature ranges in which oil pumps are designed to operate (-40°C to 150°C/-40°F to 302°F), and withstands the high temperatures for which EGR systems are specified (up to 200°C/392°F). Solvay’s new Veradel PESU material also meets other key criteria in these applications.

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Polymer F-150 Carbon Fiber Oil 150

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, it’s a great recipe, and one which has helped make the F-150 and Bronco Raptors some of the most fun vehicles on the market. The biggest problem with the F-150 and the Bronco Raptor is their size. Basically, it’s a big motor, here a twin-turbo 3.0-liter

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Ford F-150 Exhaust Personal 59

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2014

Chevrolet expects EPA fuel economy estimates for Colorado this summer. The Colorado will begin arriving in showrooms this fall at the same time as the new Ford F-150 ( earlier post ), setting up a contrast between two strategies for reducing the weight of pickups. Based on current GM testing, the standard 2.5L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This builds on Ford’s earlier commitment to deliver 13 new electrified vehicles in the next five years, including F-150 Hybrid, Mustang Hybrid, Transit Custom plug-in hybrid, an autonomous vehicle hybrid, Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, and a fully electric small SUV.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is. Bold Design.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

When the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra full-size pickup arrives this summer, its standard 4.3L EcoTec V-6 ( earlier post ) will offer the most torque of any standard V-6 in the segment: 305 lb-ft (413 N·m). EPA fuel economy estimates will be released later. Click to enlarge. available at launch, followed by the 4.3L

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Sierra GMC F-150 GM 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles, according to a new 300-page analysis by the steel-industry information service World Steel Dynamics : “AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack.” Earlier post.). —“AutoBody Warfare”.

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2018 F-150 Industrial Industry 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. California’s ultra-low NO x emissions standard is 0.02 Earlier post.). —Dave Johnson.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. If you are looking for a true sports car version, opt for the 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, with the 5.0L

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 66

EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

The American Silverado EV has a start price of US$74,800 ($113,000), making it far pricier than a Rivian R1T or Ford F-150 Lightning. litre turbo-diesel V8, fuel economy in the teens per 100km and lots of CO2 emissions. Price is also a factor. Trucks included.

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Silverado Chevrolet Australia F-150 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. The company also showed strong improvements in GHG emissions due to its increased use of hybrids and its focus on smaller, turbocharged engines in vehicles ranging from the Ford Focus sedan to the F-150. Source: UCS.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. RWD standard; AWD optional. Fuel economy – same as SR5. RWD standard; AWD optional. Fuel economy: TBD.

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Tundra Toyota San Antonio F-150 82

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. Emission Standard. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. Make and Model.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

You just get better fuel economy. While electric cars do have to be plugged in (and plug-in hybrids can be), this is not the case for standard gas-electric hybrids. Hybrids Are Good for Fuel Economy But Not Performance. There are several affordable hybrid models on the market. Hybrids Are Too Expensive.

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Hybrid Camry Hybrid F-150 Fuel Economy 52

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

Vehicles approved by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be found by going to the fuel-economy offshoot of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. There are only about a dozen models that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit after April 18th, with a few more being eligible for a partial credit of $3,750.

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Tax Credit Tax North America Chevrolet 97

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The first was the 2021 Mustang Mach-E , next was the 2022 E-Transit cargo van, and now the enticing 2022 F-150 Lightning. Ford says 75-percent of F-150 Lightning buyers will be new to the brand, while 80-percent are new to owning an EV.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport. mpg, exceeding the EPA figure.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

The company is also running its largest display ever at NAIAS, featuring feature a broad spectrum of new products including the all-new Ford Focus, Ford Explorer, Mustang Boss 302, Ford C-MAX multi-activity vehicle and Ford F-150 with four all-new powertrains. ’re certainly not close to the limits on that. —Barb Samardzich.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2010

2011 Ford F-150 3.5-liter The 2011 Ford F-150 is receiving an extensive powertrain overhaul, featuring four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission. Each engine delivers improved fuel economy. The F-Series is Ford’s top-seller. liter EcoBoost Engine. year-on-year.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

For charging we used the BlueOval Charge Network and Electrify America charge stations, where new Mach-E (and F-150 Lightning ) owners receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging, the equivalent of a little more than half our trip. Here’s the day-by-day run down. Approximate cost: $23.04 Efficiency: 3.0 Approximate cost: $32.64

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

This feature allows the vehicle to perform like a pure electric car and less like a conventional gasoline car, all the while delivering exceptional fuel mileage. As for plugging in to charge the battery, there are four options: Standard 120-volt household outlet with a charging time of three to eight hours, depending on vehicle.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 83

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

With the full size Transit, Ford is moving from an exclusively gasoline engine lineup of two V8s and a V10 in the E-Series to offering a standard 3.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine used in Ford F-150 and an all-new 3.2-liter liter V6, the same 3.5-liter liter Power Stroke Diesel option ( earlier post ). Ford will offer Transit’s 3.7-liter

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North America Fuel Economy Transit Connect Economy 278

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. The Silverado EV comes standard with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) through Chevrolet Safety Assist that includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist departure warning and forward collision alert.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 83

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. The 2010 Ford Taurus is the eleventh Ford vehicle to feature bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks.

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Ford Renewable Escape Mercury 218