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Ford is predicting that four-cylinder engines will represent two-thirds of U.S. new-vehicle sales by the end of the decade. Four-cylinder units now make up more than half of the U.S. market but their share will continue to grow as a result of strict federal fuel-efficiency standards – known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE).
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- Ford Australia To Offer Falcon Rwd Sedan With 2.0-liter Turbo Four, Territory Gets V6 Diesel
The first application of Ford's new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle will be on the Australian market Falcon sedan, the U.S.-based automaker announced today. The new powerplant that uses petrol turbocharged...
- Ford To Introduce 1.6-liter Ecoboost Turbo Petrol Engines With Direct Injection In 2010
If there's one thing someone could hold against Ford of Europe that is the absence of any noteworthy gasoline engines in its range other than the 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder unit. Ford is one of the last European manufacturers to take advantage...
Cars
Ford Predicts Four-Cylinder Engines Will Make Up Two-Thirds of U.S. Market by 2020
Ford is predicting that four-cylinder engines will represent two-thirds of U.S. new-vehicle sales by the end of the decade. Four-cylinder units now make up more than half of the U.S. market but their share will continue to grow as a result of strict federal fuel-efficiency standards – known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE).
The Blue Oval's estimates are high by some analysts' accounts, but it's not the first time Ford has gone its own way when it comes to powertrain-related predictions. Although some analysts believe Ford’s estimate is a little exaggerated, they don’t find it implausible.
Read more »- Ford Announces Fuel Economy Ratings For New 2013 Escape, Returns Up To 33mpg
The official fuel economy numbers for the redesigned 2013 Ford Escape are in and the news is good for the Blue-Oval as all three of the available engines in the compact crossover achieve 30 mpg (7.8lt/100km) or better on the highway. In more detail,...
- U.s. Administration Reduces 2025 Cafe Target To 54.5mpg, Gains Support From 5 Automakers
The Obama administration has, according to White House sources who wish to remain anonymous, the support of no less than five big automakers in its bid to reduce Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and CO2 emissions in the US until 2025. The five...
- Ford Announces New Ecoboost 1.6 Turbo With 150-180hp And 2.0 Turbo With Over 200hp In Frankfurt
Ford is finally joining the 'turbo bandwagon' in the small engine category with the release of a new family of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines that will make their debut in Europe in 2010. The initial range will comprise of 1.6-litre...
- Ford Australia To Offer Falcon Rwd Sedan With 2.0-liter Turbo Four, Territory Gets V6 Diesel
The first application of Ford's new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle will be on the Australian market Falcon sedan, the U.S.-based automaker announced today. The new powerplant that uses petrol turbocharged...
- Ford To Introduce 1.6-liter Ecoboost Turbo Petrol Engines With Direct Injection In 2010
If there's one thing someone could hold against Ford of Europe that is the absence of any noteworthy gasoline engines in its range other than the 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder unit. Ford is one of the last European manufacturers to take advantage...