DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2011 – Ford is expanding its industry-leading range of fuel-efficient powertrains in North America with the addition of a new 1.0-liter EcoBoost™ three-cylinder – the smallest engine Ford has ever built – and an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission.
In addition, Ford's next generation of hybrid vehicles, including a new plug-in hybrid that will launch next year, will have a Ford-engineered transmission that will be built in Michigan.
The arrival of the latest member of the EcoBoost family, Ford's first eight-speed automatic and its new hybrid transmission will further strengthen the company's lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles. Today, Ford Motor Company has 12 vehicles that lead their sales segments in fuel economy and four vehicles that deliver at least 40 mpg, a lineup no other automaker can match.
3 cylinder? Who picked that number? Why not two cylinder? Think about the gas mileage then and we would be able to mow are yards.....wait! we already have those-lawn mowers OK, never mind. I'm still excited about hooking up a mower blade to my new car/mower/golf cart.
Not only are the engines getting smaller but you are going to spend the first ten or so miles shifting with an 8 speed tranny. I guess if it's an automatic it won't present any problems unless you get stuck in eight gear.
"In the last five years, we have made a record investment in new powertrains and fuel-saving technologies," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of Global Product Development. "Today, we have the freshest powertrain lineup in the industry. And there is plenty more coming." OHBOY!
In addition, Ford's next generation of hybrid vehicles, including a new plug-in hybrid that will launch next year, will have a Ford-engineered transmission that will be built in Michigan.
The arrival of the latest member of the EcoBoost family, Ford's first eight-speed automatic and its new hybrid transmission will further strengthen the company's lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles. Today, Ford Motor Company has 12 vehicles that lead their sales segments in fuel economy and four vehicles that deliver at least 40 mpg, a lineup no other automaker can match.
3 cylinder? Who picked that number? Why not two cylinder? Think about the gas mileage then and we would be able to mow are yards.....wait! we already have those-lawn mowers OK, never mind. I'm still excited about hooking up a mower blade to my new car/mower/golf cart.
Not only are the engines getting smaller but you are going to spend the first ten or so miles shifting with an 8 speed tranny. I guess if it's an automatic it won't present any problems unless you get stuck in eight gear.
"In the last five years, we have made a record investment in new powertrains and fuel-saving technologies," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of Global Product Development. "Today, we have the freshest powertrain lineup in the industry. And there is plenty more coming." OHBOY!
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