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2011 Ford F-150: New EcoBoost V-6 Headlines Four New Engines

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Default 2011 Ford F-150: New EcoBoost V-6 Headlines Four New Engines

With its 2011 F-150, Ford [NYSE:F] is boosting fuel economy by up to 20 percent by going with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged gasoline V-6 as its mainstream engine in the lineup. Once upon a time, the automaker would have been laughed out of any serious truck owner's stall. Turbos were peaky; they lagged in responsiveness; and they were finicky...

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Looks like gas is going to Direct injection Common Rail systems. the blending of technology is beginning! there will be a new fuel before you know it. Any one heard of G-Diesel? that company is the first to market Diesel fuel derived from Natural Gas (CNG) me personal I believe that is the future! Till we can finally give up the Archaic systems we currently have in place.
 
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