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Ford announces 2.0l ecoboost and dual clutch gearbox for 2010

At Ford's 2010 model year preview – hey, they're more efficient! – in Dearborn, Michigan this morning, Barb Samardzich, VP of global powertrain development announced the next stage of the company's EcoBoost strategy for North America. The new 2.0-liter EcoBoost four cylinder will debut in 2010. This will be the first four-cylinder EcoBoost for North America. (Read all about previously-announced EcoBoost technology here). Along with the new engine, Ford will also debut its Powershift 6-speed dual clutch gearbox in North America ... Read more →

Ford PowerShift transmission to launch in 2010 Sam Abuelsamid

After hinting at on the teaser site that was launched for the Ford Fiesta a couple of months ago, the Dearborn automaker has confirmed that it will launch the PowerShift dual clutch gearbox for 2010. ...

Ford Focus and C-MAX get to PowerShift in the UK Sebastian Blanco

Ford C-Max A better transmission can help reduce fuel use by improving the efficiency of the transfer of energy from the movement of the engine to the wheels. Whether in dual clutch or continuously ...

Dual Clutch Powershift gearbox cuts Volvo fuel consumption 8% Sam Abuelsamid

Volvo is now offering a Getrag Powershift dual clutch transmission in its smaller cars - the C30, S40 and V50. The new gearbox is paired up with a 2.0L four cylinder turbodiesel. Volvo is using a ...

Volvo Cars launches Powershift - Two Transmissions in One Xavier Navarro

As they announced a few months ago, the two-liter turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 are now available with a new dual-clutch automatic transmission called Powershift. It's got six ...


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