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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

The new Ford Focus ( earlier post ) with the SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package is EPA-certified at 40 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg city. This engine delivers more power than the current 2.0-liter liter Duratec unit featured in the North American Focus, while contributing to fuel economy gains of more than 10%.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Fusion IP also invested £366,000 (US$602,000) in the technology. In August 2013, Magnomatics joined The Proving Factory to meet the medium-volume requirements of automotive customers for its MAGSPLIT power split device. The gear ratio is controlled by varying the electrical power flow through the motor/generator. million (US$1.7

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JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

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APRIL 12, 2013

The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe. liter capacity or less. The new aluminum-block, twin-cam 1.5-liter

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Fusion Water Ford Engine 246

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Panasonic Corporation will supply prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company’s Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids. The lighter weight Li-ion pack offers specific power of 0.84 Ford is doing the pack work in-house. Sanyo Electric Co.,

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

l/100 km), the new Fiesta is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or diesel on the market. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy. Actual fuel savings vary and depend on driving patterns. Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 liter EcoBoost.

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Available Ford 2017 America 351

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km) and combined cycle fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km) in city driving.

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MPG Honda 2014 EPA 230

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fuel economy. Aerodynamics.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Gas-powered cars have made exceptional strides in fuel economy in the past few years. Maybe the most striking progress has been made by the mid-size sedan, where a 30-mile-per-gallon combined gas mileage rating is no longer out of reach--it's reality for at least three of the four top sellers.

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Fusion 2013 Ford Fuel Economy 68

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

First, Honda will further develop its lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system (IMA) with the aim of achieving leading fuel economy among all hybrid vehicles. Honda is also developing a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system for mid-size vehicles. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 Earlier post.).

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Honda Japan 2015 Hybrid 268

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Atkinson engine and an 88 kW electric motor with an eCVT hybrid power-split transaxle (HF35) and a 35 kW, 7.6 EPA-rated MPGe fuel economy equivalent is 95 MPGe city, 81 MPGe highway and 88 MPGe combined. C-MAX Energi originally went on sale in late 2012, and was joined by its sedan sibling, the Fusion Energi, in February 2013.

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JULY 24, 2012

Expected fuel economy for the C-MAX Energi is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) combined city/highway—the same as for the Prius PHV. Ford’s other electrified vehicles include the Focus Electric; all-new Fusion Hybrid; and the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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MARCH 31, 2010

liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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MARCH 31, 2010

This means the wheels are turned by power coming directly from the gasoline engine, or the electric motor, or both together, as conditions demand. Hybrid power control unit. Power-split hybrid systems with a planetary-geared Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) use electric motors that have to power the planetary gear set.

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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). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

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JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Prius scored a 9.8

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JANUARY 8, 2019

The fusion of Detroit Assurance 5.0 The integrated powertrain features Intelligent Powertrain Management 6, which uses the truck’s kinetic energy automatically to adjust to the truck’s surroundings by reducing braking power and making transmission and engine adjustments, saving fuel and reducing wear and tear on components.

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JUNE 16, 2012

Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety. A total of 37 fabrics now meet the requirements and have been incorporated into Ford vehicles.

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MAY 28, 2015

Ford currently offers six hybrid or fully electrified vehicles including Ford Focus Electric; Ford Fusion Hybrid; Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid; Ford C-MAX Hybrid; Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid; and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. It was invented long before lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles became commonplace.

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APRIL 17, 2021

The Limited, which is the top trim level, comes standard with leather-trimmed, heated and ventilated front seats The driver’s seat has eight-way power adjustments with lumbar and memory while the passenger gets four-way power adjustments, lacking one to raise the seat height. Plenty of power and impressive efficiency.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

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JULY 22, 2009

EcoBoost engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Ford had also shown a Lincoln C (C-size) concept car powered by a 1.6-liter, The 6-speed dry-clutch automatic transmission delivers a 7-9% fuel economy improvement vs. traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions. At the debut of the 3.5L

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

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APRIL 1, 2012

Both power units are in-house BMW Group developments and generate an aggregate system output of 260 kW (354 hp) and peak torque of 550 N·m (406 lb-ft). The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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JULY 30, 2013

MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. In the last month, roughly 5,000 to 7,000 trips have been made in vehicles using MyFord Mobile daily. Short trips.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h).

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

When Auto Start-Stop debuts in North America, it will be available on gasoline-powered cars and utilities with either a manual or automatic transmission as well as vehicles that use Ford’s patented dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

1 compression ratio for increased power. At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves an estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway fuel economy rating.

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JUNE 18, 2015

EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). Streamlined instrument panel assembly and lighter power accessories. New power window regulators collectively save 4.2 The aim was to make Malibu the most mass-efficient car in its class. —Jesse Ortega, chief engineer. Curb weights compared. Curb weight.

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2016 MPG 2015 Chevrolet 150

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AUGUST 6, 2014

In this, it is leveraging its experience with automotive batteries (CAEBAT, earlier post ) and fusion (IPS for ITER). However, increased dilution leads to increased combustion instability resulting in reduced fuel-economy benefits. ORNL is developing a computational framework to automate model generation and design optimization.

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Engine GM Ford 2014 335

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

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MAY 26, 2015

Engine power (kW). Total system power (kW). Combined fuel economy (mpg). Unlike the Theta II multi-port fuel injection (MPI) engine in the first generation Sonata hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai has not at this point implemented an Atkinson or Miller cycle in the Nu engine on these next-generation hybrids, Ramirez said.

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. But the usually reliable Fusion drops to “Below-Average”, mainly because of problems with the Sync 3 infotainment system screen. —Jake Fisher.

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 This gives the connecting rods a more favorable angle during each power stroke, which reduces side loading on the pistons and in turn, improves efficiency. A higher powered 1.6-liter an increase in the combined rating of 11.5%

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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JUNE 23, 2014

Peak power. Installed in a 2013 Fusion. Cycle-based CAE analysis of fuel economy contribution of critical technologies. This entails overall lean homogeneous combustion with early primary injection and an air/fuel ratio of ~20-30:1. Earlier post.). The original envisioned architecture was 1.8L I4 / 20 bar BMEP.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

When it comes to saving fuel and maintaining power, many car buyers are leaning towards small turbocharged engines as an alternative to larger, conventional engines. It has carried out its own fuel economy tests on vehicles with small turbocharged engines and reports [.].

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JULY 22, 2009

EcoBoost engine made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January, it was shown with a Lincoln C concept car powered by a 1.6litre, four cylinder EcoBoost engine mated to a powershift transmission. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. When the 3.5l 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The e-CVTs functions to operate either power source in the optimum arrangement. Click to enlarge. Atkinson to a 2.0L

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275

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APRIL 5, 2008

Imagine for a moment that the world had rejected wind and solar energy, and instead decided to wait for a hydrogen fusion research program to reach fruition. Fortunately for the world, wind and solar are growing rapidly, while hydrogen fusion research remains speculative at best. Where would we be today?

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