Fuel Economy

Update 1: EMC Previews Plug-In Pickup Based On The Ford F-150

Posted by Mike Levine | September 5, 2009

Electric Motors Corporation has released a photo teaser of the first of two plug-in serial hybrid trucks that it plans to start building next year in Indiana with manufacturing partner and RV maker Gulf Stream Coach.

2010 Silverado and Sierra XFE Models Get 22 MPG Highway

Posted by Mike Levine | July 31, 2009

GM is pushing its fuel economy numbers higher for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra XFE twins to break a tie with the Ford F-150 for best-in-class highway and combined mileage.

GM Looks for Two-Mode Hybrid Payments from Chrysler

Posted by Mike Levine | June 23, 2009

Chrysler isn’t stopping with diesel-engine maker Cummins as the company leverages its time in bankruptcy court to modify its pickup truck powertrain obligations. GM is seeking clarification about Chrysler's intentions for Two-Mode Hybrid technology.

Ford Drops SFE, Keeps MPG for 2010 F-150

Posted by Mike Levine | June 15, 2009

Ford is dropping the "superior fuel economy" label from two-wheel-drive F-150 pickups equipped with the 4.6-liter, three-valve V-8 next year, but keeping the SFE's 15/21 mpg city/highway fuel economy rating.

Sneak Peek! Ford's "Bobcat" Dual Fuel Engine

Posted by Mike Levine | June 8, 2009

A radical twin-fuel engine from Ford, code-named “Bobcat,” that variably blends gasoline and ethanol on demand to realize diesel-like performance continues to make steady progress in its development.

What the New Fuel Economy Standards Could Mean for Future Truck Buyers

Posted by Mike Levine | May 19, 2009

What do today's newly announced fuel economy mandates mean for future pickup truck buyers? We take a look at the proposed standards and their potential impact on pickups.

Automakers Officially Support President Obama's Tough New Fuel Economy Standards

Posted by Mike Levine | May 18, 2009

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association of 11 car and light truck manufacturers, has released a statement endorsing a tough new national fuel economy and emissions policy that's expected to be announced Tuesday by the Obama Administration.

MCE-5’s Variable Compression Gas Engine Promises Power and Efficiency

Posted by Mike Levine | April 24, 2009

Could a radical new variable compression gas engine from Europe make American pickups more fuel efficient?

GM Promises Up To 50 Percent Better Towing For Next-Gen Hybrid Pickups

Posted by Mike Levine | February 24, 2009

With first generation two-mode hybrid pickups just arriving in showrooms, GM is already promising big improvements in pulling performance from its next-generation gas-electric haulers.

Ford Product Chief Says Four-Cylinder F-150 Possible

Posted by Mike Levine | February 16, 2009

Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of global product development, continues to affirm a four-cylinder EcoBoost F-150 is possible, according to Automotive News.

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Update 1: EMC Previews Plug-In Pickup Based On The Ford F-150

2010 Silverado and Sierra XFE Models Get 22 MPG Highway

GM Looks for Two-Mode Hybrid Payments from Chrysler

Ford Drops SFE, Keeps MPG for 2010 F-150

Sneak Peek! Ford's "Bobcat" Dual Fuel Engine

What the New Fuel Economy Standards Could Mean for Future Truck Buyers

Automakers Officially Support President Obama's Tough New Fuel Economy Standards

MCE-5’s Variable Compression Gas Engine Promises Power and Efficiency

GM Promises Up To 50 Percent Better Towing For Next-Gen Hybrid Pickups

Ford Product Chief Says Four-Cylinder F-150 Possible

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