NEW EcoBoost Technology Animation
Ford Motor Company is introducing a new engine technology called EcoBoost that will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy on half a million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles annually in North America during the next five years. EcoBoost’s combination of direct injection and turbocharging mitigates the traditional disadvantages of downsizing and boosting 4- and 6-cylinder engines, giving customers both superior performance as well as fuel economy.
The EcoBoost family of 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines features turbocharging and direct injection technology. Compared with more expensive hybrids and diesel engines, EcoBoost builds upon today’s affordable gasoline engine and improves it, providing more customers with a way to improve fuel economy and emissions without compromising driving performance.
“Compared with the current cost of diesel and hybrid technologies, customers can expect to recoup their initial investment in a 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine through fuel savings in approximately 30 months. A diesel will take an average of seven and one-half years, while the cost of a hybrid will take nearly 12 years to recoup — given equivalent miles driven per year and fuel costs,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development.
Ford will introduce EcoBoost on the new Lincoln MKS flagship in 2009, followed by the Ford Flex and other vehicles. By 2013, Ford will have more than half a million EcoBoost-powered vehicles on the road annually in North America.
In 2009, Ford first will introduce EcoBoost on the Lincoln MKS featuring a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6. It will produce the power and torque of a V-8 engine with the fuel efficiency of a V-6. In fact, with an estimated 340-horsepower and more than 340 lb.-ft. of torque, the Lincoln MKS will be the most powerful and fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive luxury sedan in the market.
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wait wait wait… …
wait wait wait… so the eco turbo is special because it uses the exhaust to spin the turbo…. isnt that how all turbos work?
This is funny, the …
This is funny, the are really trying to convince the consumer this is new, unheard of technology……..lol!
This Video = FAIL!
Idiots! It uses …
Idiots! It uses direct injection up to 2150 PSI with 2 right sized garret gt15 water cooled turbos making 12 PSI of boost. The 3.5l ecoboost makes 355 hp @5700 rpm, 350 lb·ft @1500-5250rpm on regular gas too. Its not just a twin turbo.
This is almost …
This is almost offensive to have Ford and GM label this as “New engine technology”. Mercedes benz has been developed this since 1945 with the crowned jewel of MB’s direct injection making the Gullwing (300sl) the fastest production car in 1954 @ 260 km/h (161mph)
tech thats been …
tech thats been around for years ..what about it
that’s why they’re …
that’s why they’re using twin-turbos. more power, less pressure
i agree with wat …
i agree with wat alot of u are sayin its not a new idea but yet a very good move by ford……its not surprising that the oldest car manufacturer in america is doin better than the other amercian manufaturers ( better as in not doin as bad lol )
This will be in the …
This will be in the Chev Cruze 2010. Small engine that gets 40mpg with a turbo for more power when needed. THis has been around for quite a while. Same for direct injection . Ford is on a Holy Crusade and it starts to get on people’s nerves. Come on Allan…
I mean he does have …
I mean he does have an point that Direct Injections with turbo charging is not new at all..Jus not commonly done..So it is kinda odd to say its never been done before and call it eco boost…lol..But none the less..I think this is a good move for ford
lolll only in 2010 …
lolll only in 2010 they discover fuel injection lolololol
This is nothing new …
This is nothing new. the turbochargers raise air temperatures and preassures inside the cylinders to allow a smaller amount of fuel to be used to create the combustion. it’s just a super-lean burn system. it is a science that has been around since the first turbo diesels, just using gasoline instead now. the only downside to the system is the EXTREME cylinder preassure. GM is trying to avoid forced induction, as the engines will need to be designed like diesels: heavy, super-durable, and slow.
nice name
nice name
Thats a normal …
Thats a normal turbo system, no new invention at all.
Not the same Khoi, …
Not the same Khoi, A turbo uses recycled gas through a turbine and waits for pressure (boost) to build before injecting , this seems to use a actuator or some to maintain a pressure to DPI (direct port injection) the air instead of spooling it back through the intake.
Despite the direct …
Despite the direct injection, (which also is not exactly new! ) it’s still a simple turbo-charging system.
Its OLD WORLD …
Its OLD WORLD gasoline technology…done that! Now show us something NEW!!!
wow ford got the …
wow ford got the idea about turbos for gasoline. pretty sure everyone knew that turbos gave you better economy.
Twin Turbo V6??? …
Twin Turbo V6??? Economical ? hahahaha
totally agree!!!
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totally agree!!!
this is idea realised 30 year ago…
I think they try to …
I think they try to cool the gas as it being compress which means they can use high compression ratio with out knocking ,which is well know to improve thermal efficiency.
So are loads of …
So are loads of cars today. Its old tech that’s being played up. Even old mitsubishi charisma’s from the mid 90’s had direct injection and there have been DI diesels for a lot longer.
There’s no new tech here.
It’s …
It’s direct-injected.
Do you know what that means?
It’s not like you even have the slightest clue as to what a turbocharger does for the engine.
It’s direct …
It’s direct injected and uses twin turbos.
Ok looks like …
Ok looks like regular turbo system to me. This is a stupid commercial. Re-inveting the wheel?? I think so. Hey lets re-name a the supercharger to “EcoCharger while we are at it.
I don’t know why …
I don’t know why there aren’t any comments for this video…it is a really innovative technology and also the animation is so great!Thank U for the video!!