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Start-stop on the way in next-gen EcoBoost?

The next-generation Ford truck EcoBoost engine (likely a V-6) in the concept is also fitted with a start-stop system—something that might also be in the cards for the production version, which by the time it comes out will need to offer significantly better EPA fuel economy ratings than today's version.


Ford EcoBoost badge on 2010 Ford Flex

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Looking ahead to those second-generation EcoBoost engines, Nair says that mileage and capability will only get better. “We’re very pleased with the progress,” said Nair. “We’ll continue to work on development of the EcoBoost series...we’ll have better efficiency, better emissions, better power than we have now.”


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  1. fb_1036215057 avatar Paul Lindo Posted: 1/22/2013 11:46am PST

    Ford's strategy of giving customers choices is clearly better. Like GM, Ford offers a naturally aspirated V6 and 2 V8s. (5.0 and a 6.2) The difference is that Ford also offers customers another alternative, the well liked EcoBoost V6, which put Ford miles ahead of GM. It's also worth noting that Ford's 3 normally aspirated engines still supercedes GM's interms of hp, torque and fuel economy.
     
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  2. fb_1224815454 avatar Jim Glass Posted: 1/22/2013 12:43pm PST

    Ford covers all the bases, including home plate. GM only covers 2, big engine, smaller engine.
     
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  3. fr8bil avatar fr8bil Posted: 1/22/2013 2:27pm PST

    Turbos are great provided the owner knows how to take care of them at shut-down so they don't coke up and die prematurely. That involves installing a device to insure the turbo is cooled off and has slowed down pre-shut off. Currently, Ford does not install that device as OEM on its' turbo-diesel or gas engines. Several aftermarket devices are available to protect turbo bearings from the premature shut down blues but most turbo-gas engine owners will not become aware of this problem until failure occurs. The Ford Turbo-diesel guys install them in a high percentage of their trucks. The thought of a "start-stop" cycle in Ford's future "Eco-Boost" engines makes me want to run out and buy stock in Garrett Turbo Company owned by Honeywell..
     
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  4. fb_1575318940 avatar Wade Lear Posted: 1/22/2013 5:06pm PST

    Hopefully like the older Nissan 350Z turbos they will start using the turbo timers, but what you bring up is a crucial overlooked point.
     
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  5. fb_82100996 avatar Richard Shanks Posted: 1/22/2013 3:38pm PST

    Great to see the Big-3 are finally starting to get real about fuel savings. The cost to fill up a full-size pickup or SUV is brutal today, even with gas below $4/gallon.

    Now… if we could reduce the BULK and SIZE of those ridiculously big trucks or at least convince Ford to build the new world Ranger here...
     
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