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When Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced his "green car plan" last year, the aim was to get more fuel efficient cars on the road. Now, auto manufacturers are stepping up to show off their green creds. Last week, Ford Australia announced the debut of its EcoBoost engine in its Ford Falcon range, which it says is 20 percent more fuel efficient and produces 15 percent fewer emissions compared to other family sized sedans.
The new EcoBoost engine, is a four cylinder engine that delivers that power of a six cylinder by marrying fuel injection technology with turbocharging.
"We're absolutely committed to playing our part in addressing climate change and energy challenges and giving Australians what they want," says Marin Burela, President and CEO of Ford Australia. It is our responsibility to develop affordable, clean and environmentally friendly engines, he adds.
The Ford Motor Company's advanced EcoBoost technology and a newly developed LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) fuel system will be optional across the Falcon range. Meanwhile, a new clean diesel option will be introduced for the Territory in 2011.
The changes to the Falcon and Territory are supported by the Federal Government's Green Car Innovation Fund which supports the research and development of Australian technologies that reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of passenger vehicles.
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