Tag Archives: MPG
J Mays talks about Ford’s new EcoSport concept
Filed under: MPG, FordWe’re not all that hopeful that the next generation Ford EcoSport will make its way to North America, but global markets ranging from Brazil to India should soon get their hands on a production version of this comely B-segment cro… Continue reading
First hearing on 54.5 mpg proposal reveals widespread support
Filed under: MPG, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy, USAThey came from as close as the General Motors headquarters across the street and as far away as Santa Fe, New Mexico.They represented groups as diverse as automakers and the military… Continue reading
Ford EcoSport bows at the Delhi Auto Expo
Filed under: MPG, Ford, IndiaFord has officially unveiled the EcoSport ahead of the Delhi Auto Expo. The vehicle wears a CUV version of the company’s Kinetic design language with a large octagonal grille and discreet headlights. Despite its concept loo… Continue reading
Ford EcoSport bows at the Delhi Auto Expo
Filed under: MPG, Ford, IndiaFord has officially unveiled the EcoSport ahead of the Delhi Auto Expo. The vehicle wears a CUV version of the company’s Kinetic design language with a large octagonal grille and discreet headlights. Despite its concept loo… Continue reading
Ford adds E85 Flexifuel to Focus lineup in Europe
Filed under: Ethanol, Flex-Fuel, MPG, Ford, Europe/EU
2012 Ford Focus – Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford of Europe will make two additional powertrain options for the Focus available in the near future: the PowerShift automatic with dual dr… Continue reading
Ford adds E85 Flexifuel to Focus lineup in Europe
Filed under: Ethanol, Flex-Fuel, MPG, Ford, Europe/EU
2012 Ford Focus – Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford of Europe will make two additional powertrain options for the Focus available in the near future: the PowerShift automatic with dual dr… Continue reading
Report: Ford confirms U.S. availibility of EcoBoost three-cylinder Fiesta
Filed under: MPG, Ford, Lightweight2011 Ford Fiesta SES – Click above for high-res image galleryFord has unofficially confirmed that a 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder-engined Fiesta will eventually be available in the U.S. Automotive News (sub. req.)… Continue reading
Study: Vehicle emissions down 14% since 2007
Filed under: Etc., MPG, USAConsumers are now buying cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to something called the Eco-Drive Index that was compiled by researchers at the University of Michigan. In fact, the researchers found that emissions f… Continue reading
Ford calls 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine a "hero"
Filed under: MPG, Ford, Europe/EU, UK, USAFord 1.6-liter EcoBoost four cylinder – Click above for a high res image galleryFord says its 1.6-liter EcoBoost delivers the best of both worlds – “performance combined with lower emissions.” We won’t argue ag… Continue reading
Use of stop-start technology to triple by 2016?
Filed under: Hybrid, MPGJohnson Controls says that the number of vehicles equipped with micro-hybrid technology (a.k.a. stop-start or idle-stop) will at least triple within five years as automakers strive to develop vehicles with improved fuel efficien… Continue reading