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Magna and Ford developing prototype carbon fiber composite subframe; mass reduction of 34%

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We are able to take a clean-sheet approach with design, materials and processing, collaborate with the customer and within our product groups, and deliver a solution with the potential to really move the needle in terms of aggressive lightweighting without sacrificing styling or performance.

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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engine in the concept featured twin independent variable camshaft timing (TI-VCT)—a powertrain system also being used in the production 2.0L engine, the first EcoBoost production engine to include the system. The 2010 Product Plan. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. At the debut of the 3.5L Earlier post.)

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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced. Volumetric fuel economy. Evaluating fuel economy and CO 2 emissions of E10, E20 and E30 in an EcoBoost engine. 1 (current production) and 11.9:1.

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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liter twin-turbocharged engine delivers the thrust and performance feel of a V-8, with the fuel efficiency of a V-6. Current EcoBoost-equipped models are delivering up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions versus larger-displacement engines. liter Shelby GT 500 V-8. The EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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Ford’s math on hybrid fuel economy; standing by the C-MAX EPA ratings, acknowledging large real-world variance

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Raj Nair outlining factors affecting real-world fuel economy in hybrids. Combining a “lead foot” with environmental factors can lead to the wide swings in fuel economy results, he said. Tremendous advantage in fuel economy, but it also makes them more sensitive to spirited driving as well as to environmental conditions.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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engine included twin independent variable camshaft timing and this system has now been applied in the production 2.0l The 2.0lite engine delivers a 10-20 per cent improvement in fuel economy against larger displacement V6 engines but there is no compromise in performance as it still produces at least 230hp and 240lb-ft of torque.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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He noted that Tesla would have a proper product event for the next-generation vehicle. 17:51 CST – Laurie Shelby takes the stage to talk about the sustainability for Tesla for employees. He noted that Tesla is now on its sixth generation of energy products, the Megapack XL and the Megapack 2. No more spoons!

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