R i g h t a r d i a: Ford Ecoboost Engine

Monday, July 26, 2010

Ford ready to post record annual profits

July 26: When the economic downturn hit the car industry hard, U.S. automaker Ford rejected government bailout money.

Now it is reveling in its success, with Ford CEO Alan Mulally saying that its growth is likely to create more jobs. Ford in ready to post one of its largest annual profits ever with a 15 per cent increase in profits.

The new 2011 Explorer is built upon the Ford Taurus chassis.

The new Ford Explorer also has a 4 cylinder with the fuel injected Eco-boost engine. Rightardia doubts that type of people who bought Explorers in the past would want a 4 -cylinder engine.

As the Zen Master said, "We will see."

See the new For Explorer at http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/ford-ceo-unveils-reinvented-explorer/6jl8gdb

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Ford Ecoboost Engine

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The Ford Flex engine has been around for a while. There is lots of good news here, but this turbo-charged engine costs US$3,000 more than a conventional engine.

EcoBoost is Ford Motor Company’s new high-volume, affordable engine technology slated for a range of global vehicles – from small cars to large trucks.
EcoBoost uses gasoline turbocharged direct-injection technology for up to 20 percent better fuel economy, 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions and superior driving performance versus larger displacement engines.
The new technology will be available in half a million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles annually in North America during the next five years – beginning with the new Lincoln MKS sedan in 2009.
Ford Explorer America concept at the North American International Auto Show showcases EcoBoost combined with other sustainability actions; together, they deliver a 20-30 percent increase in fuel economy, depending on engine selection, versus today’s mid-size utilities.