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http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/ford-expanding-start-stop-technology-
to-non-hybrid-models/
Ford expanding stop-start technology to non-hybrid models
by Sebastian Blanco (RSS feed) on Dec 27th 2010 at 12:01AM
Given the multifaceted approach to making more efficient vehicles
favored by Ford, an automaker that employs everything from EcoBoost to
hybrids, pure electrics to less thirsty gas models – it's not that
surprising to learn that the company is announcing that it is expanding
use of stop-start technology to more U.S. vehicles in 2012. Stop-start,
you'll recall, is a technology that allows an engine to shut off
automatically at stop lights to avoid wasting fuel while idling. As far
as the green race goes, stop-start is a no-brainer: it's not all that
expensive to implement – especially compared to technologies like hybrid
powertrains – and according to Ford, it can result in a jump in fuel
economy of up to 10 percent.
Ford is following BMW, Fiat and other automakers in bringing stop-start
to its vehicles, but along with Porsche, it is taking a leadership role
with the technology here in the U.S. for non-hybrid vehicles. Ford notes
that it has sold over 170,000 hybrids with stop-start in North America
in the last six years, and 2012 will mark the first time it will be
found on Ford's "conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North
America." European Ford drivers are familiar with the technology, and
Ford says stop-start "eventually will be offered in all of Ford's global
markets." Thus far, however, the Blue Oval isn't saying which non-hybrid
models will be the first to receive the technology.
Stop-start technology has become an easy and effective way for
automakers to register substantial economy gains in European models, but
don't expect official mile per gallon figures to budge much on America's
EPA-mandated test cycle. As of yet, the U.S. government's testing
methodology simply doesn't reflect the benefits of stop-start, so while
the effects of the technology may be self-evident in real world driving,
they won't necessarily be reflected on a vehicle's window sticker in
dealer showrooms. In other words, Ford is likely to have some consumer
educating to do.
To school yourself a bit further on the Blue Oval's stop-start
initiative, check out their official press release after the jump. |
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