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Next BMW M5 to cut CO2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid

The next generation of BMW's 5-series sedan is expected to debut early in 2010, perhaps at the Geneva Motor Show. The new M5, however, likely won't be launched until the 2011 Frankfurt show. According to Albert Biermann, development boss of the M division, when it does arrive, it will cut CO2 emissions by 20 percent compared to the current model. To do that, BMW will follow an increasingly common path with direct injection, turbocharging and revised gearing. The M5 will apparently use a version of the 555 hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 from ... Read more →

Why gasoline turbocharged direct injected engines? Sam Abuelsamid

Hybrid and battery electric cars get most of the attention from drivers looking for more efficient transportation. Toyota has done a masterful job of marketing the benefits of hybrids and, for a ...

Detroit Preview: Ford will reveal more details on 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines Sam Abuelsamid

At the Detroit Auto Show next month, Ford will be announcing details on its first four cylinder EcoBoost engine. That is expected to be a 1.6L engine which will be built in the UK starting in 2010. In ...

Volvo S60 concept features GTDi engine technology and 47 mpg Jeremy Korzeniewski

Next month at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will shed its staid image with a new concept vehicle that points the way towards the next production S60 midsize sedan. Besides all of the stylish lines ...

LA 2008: Hyundai announces Blue Drive efficiency strategy, 2010 Sonata hybrid Sam Abuelsamid

Hyundai has joined the "Blue is the new green movement" at the LA Auto Show, where the Korean automaker has announced its "Blue Drive" efficiency strategy. The core of the plan is meet the ...

Ford announces $110M investment to build 1.6L EcoBoost in UK in 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Ford has just announced its second production application of EcoBoost technology, a 1.6L four cylinder engine that will debut in 2010. This will be the first European Ford application of the gasoline turbocharged direct injection strategy that the company is pushing. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost launches in ...

Ford's EcoBoost engines reportedly to cost $700 extra 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Ford will be launching production of the first EcoBoost V6 engines early next spring for installation into the Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex. The first units will get a 340 hp, 340 lb-ft performance rating and Ford is planning to charge a $700 premium for the new 3.5L turbocharged and direct injected ...

Detroit 2008: Ford EcoBoost Gasoline Turbo Direct Injection engines 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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