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REPORT: Ford considering two- and three-cylinder engines

We'll see Ford's upcoming 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine show up in a number of new cars wearing the Blue Oval badge all around the world within the next few years, especially in markets that put an emphasis on fuel savings. Despite the powerplant's lilliputian size, its 180 horsepower and 170-175 lb-ft of torque will mean it's got the guts to provide more than enough power for use in small sedans and hatchbacks. According to Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of powertrain engineering, if you think 1.6 liters is small, you ... Read more →

New line of twin cylinder engines coming from Fiat Jeremy Korzeniewski

Cutting an engine's cylinder count seems like an easy way to increase fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle emissions. Smaller engines also weigh less, and all automakers are eager to lower the mass of ...

New small Volkswagen to be 3L car Sam Abuelsamid

Volkswagen appears to be developing a new 3L car for the European market. The 3L designation refers to the fuel consumption of 3L/100 km (78.4mpg) or less. Between 1999 and 2005 VW sold a version of ...

REPORT: Ford considering two- and three-cylinder engines 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

We'll see Ford's upcoming 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine show up in a number of new cars wearing the Blue Oval badge all around the world within the next few years, especially in markets that put an emphasis on fuel savings. Despite the powerplant's lilliputian size, its 180 horsepower ...

New line of twin cylinder engines coming from Fiat 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Cutting an engine's cylinder count seems like an easy way to increase fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle emissions. Smaller engines also weigh less, and all automakers are eager to lower the mass of their new vehicles. To that end, Fiat is working on a new line of 900cc engines that feature just two ...

New small Volkswagen to be 3L car 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Volkswagen appears to be developing a new 3L car for the European market. The 3L designation refers to the fuel consumption of 3L/100 km (78.4mpg) or less. Between 1999 and 2005 VW sold a version of the Lupo called the Lupo 3L which was had the fuel consumption rating and had a diesel engine, but ...


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