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[Ford in the News] Dont look now, but it turns out that Fords ability to deliver one of the industrys most fuel-efficient lineups is partly based on cheating”cheating the wind, that is. The companys extensive focus on aerodynamics is a key reason that Ford products achieve class-leading or unsurpassed fuel efficiency in every segment in which they compete.
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[Untitled] Ford's Aero Efforts Target Higher Fuel Efficiency |: The sedan features active grille shutters that remain open in low-speed driving to help cool the engine, but then close up on the highway for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Thanks to that system and other aero-oriented design details, including a rear decklid spoiler and aerodynamically optimized wheel covers, the Focus SFE can achieve EPA ratings of 28 mpg city/40 mpg highway.
[Ford Blogger - Ford Dealership | Blog | Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Tacoma Washington | Selling New and Used Ford Cars, SUVs and Trucks] Ford's Aero Efforts Target Higher Fuel Efficiency - Ford Blogger ...: The company's extensive focus on aerodynamics is a key reason that Ford products achieve class-leading or unsurpassed fuel efficiency in every segment in which they compete. Take the 2011 North American Truck of the Year, the completely .
[Sound Ford Blogs - Ford Dealer Seattle, Tacoma, Ranger, Mustang, Shelby, Focus, Fusion, Explorer, Edge, Taurus] Ford's Aero Efforts Target Higher Fuel Efficiency - Sound Ford ...: The sedan features active grille shutters that remain open in low-speed driving to help cool the engine, but then close up on the highway for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Thanks to that system and other aero-oriented design details, including a rear decklid spoiler and aerodynamically optimized wheel covers, the Focus SFE can achieve EPA ratings of 28 mpg city/40 mpg highway.
[Aftermarket Leads] Aftermarket Leads » Aerodynamics: Ford Vehicles Cheat the Wind ...: “Aerodynamic development has yielded significant improvements in fuel efficiency across the full line of Ford vehicles,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of Global Product Development. “Full-size trucks, family-friendly utilities, and cars in each segment add fuel economy from careful attention to aerodynamic details.”
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[Sunnyvale Ford Blog] How FORD does it. Great gas mileage | Sunnyvale Ford Blog: Aerodynamics help Ford vehicles achieve class-leading or unsurpassed fuel efficiency in each segment where they compete, and these fuel economy improvements can result from reducing friction and drag - not only within engines and transmissions, but as air flows over and around the vehicle as it efficiently skims through the atmosphere at cruising speeds. Wind-tunnel development time enables Ford engineers, designers and, yes, aerodynamicists to optimize vehicle fuel efficiency.
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