Vapor Fuel Technologies is developing technology which can dramatically improve fuel mileage by heating both the fuel and incoming air before being introduced into the combustion chamber. Independent verification by California Environmental Engineering (Santa Ana, Calif.), which is certified by both the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources … [Read more...]
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Ford F150 special for SEMA show
The F150, everyone's ever popular workhorse, will be a highlight at the Ford exhibit during the upcoming SEMA show. It will be outfitted as a contractor's special, a "rolling office" with everything from a laptop computer to a credit card reader. Ford is actually planning a production version, possibly as a 2007 model. The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's … [Read more...]
Ford Plans End of Cycle F150 Updates for 2008
Car companies usually hold back new high tech gadgets if they're planning on a major revision for one of their models, that way the new generation seems even more fresh and state of the art. The current F-150 began its life cycle in 2004 and will be completely revised for the 2009 model year but Ford has decided to add many of those options to the 2008 F150. New options will … [Read more...]
CNG/LPG Ready 2014 Ford F-150 Begins Production
Ford is getting pretty aggressive in their CNG/LPG vehicle lineup, and by next summer will offer eight different options and the F-150 member of the team is rolling off the line right now. It is equipped with the 3.7-liter V6 with hardened valves, valve seats, pistons and rings so it can run on either natural gas or gasoline through separate fuel systems. Natural gas is in … [Read more...]
Ford F-150 EcoBoost 4X4 Now Comes Standard with Extra Long Range
The Ford F-150 EcoBoost 4X4 now comes standard with a 36 gallon tank, combined with 21mpg on the highway, you'll be going a mighty long way before you need to look for gas, almost the entire length of California, for instance. No need for one of those aftermarket fuel tanks in the bed, this truck will get you there and back, up to 756 miles. Ford says the … [Read more...]