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You Won’t Believe Your Eyes (or Ears), Pt. II

To revisit the past post and elaborate on Ford Motor Company’s efforts to vigorously proffer green change in its automobiles, it’s worthwhile to take an in-depth look at its EcoBoost technology, the driving force behind the leaps and bounds attained in setting efficiency standards in its new product line.

First, in summary, EcoBoost is a strategy aimed at delivering results in engine performance with respect to fuel use and consumption.  It targets fuel injection technology and pushes for a better delivery.  There are several components of the EcoBoost technology that can be enumerated:

  1. Direct fuel injection.  With the guidance of Ford technology, advancements in direct injection processes have allowed greater fuel economy without diminished performance.  For example, a 3.5 Liter EcoBoost engine delivers as well as a 4.6 V8 on a Lincoln MKS.
  2. How does the technology work and impact performance?  Direct injection, as applied in EcoBoost, sprays controlled amounts of fuel into individual cylinders.  The direct approach increases performance and the controlled amounts sustain efficient use of fuel.  As a result, emissions are decreased by up to 15%.
  3. The controlled spray is delivered by a solenoid-controlled injector.  The combination of enhanced air-fuel mixture and cooling yields a truly sound engine system.
Excellent fuel injection relies upon not only the direct input but also depends largely on pressure.  Efficiency mandates a flexibility with pressure.  The EcoBoost system creates a range between 200 PSI and 2,150 PSI, completely in sync with the actions of the operator of the vehicle.  To be sure, the injected air-fuel mixture, like a mist, is easy to burn completely, avoiding excess injection and ensuring that all fuel is used and used well.

When compared with other vehicles, such as the Lexus GS, Ford’s 3.5 Liter exceeds performance and efficiency.  The end result?  A savory altenative, mindful of consumer trends in America, to the import market is brought forward.

Ford Motor Company’s efforts to reinvigorate its product line is emblematic of its salience among its peers.  Not only does the domestic automotive market need a commitment from manufacturers to match or surpass emissions and efficiency standards but can also use the leadership of a household name in becoming competitive with a market dominated abroad.  While Ford is committed to creating a new standard for the American automobile, it proves further that it is dedicated to the preservation and creation of domestic jobs by leading the pack in technological development, delivering the right kind of automobile to the consumer.

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