Ford revealed a new F-150 at the Detroit Auto Show in January. This new model plans shows Ford making a commitment to an improvement on the environment by reducing the weight of the model by 700lbs. In order to make this lighter weight model, Ford has used aluminum components similar to what is used by the military and aerospace. They have also developed an EcoBoost V-6 engine with start and stop technology that should help to further reduce fuel usage. Research has suggested that due to the sheer volume of F-150's sold (760,000 in 2013) that the use of aluminum alloy could have a greater impact on the environment than their electric cars.
Source: The Guardian
Source: The Guardian
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