Ford reveals greener 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine

Built on the performance and technology of Ford’s EcoBoost petrol engines, the four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue will make its debut in the new Transit and Transit Custom vans.

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The new compact turbocharger has been designed to deliver more air at lower engine rpm compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre TDCi engine.

The new compact turbocharger has been designed to deliver more air at lower engine rpm compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre TDCi engine.

Ford Motor Company today revealed the first new Ford EcoBlue advanced diesel engine that will offer optimised fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions. The four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue will make its debut in the new Transit and Transit Custom vans.

Built on the performance and technology of Ford’s EcoBoost petrol engines, the company is betting big on the EcoBlue diesel engines to power its future passenger cars and commercial vehicles with power outputs ranging from 98hp to 237hp. In India, the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is used in EcoSport, available in Trend+ and Titanium+ variants.

The EcoBlue enhances drivability with 20 percent more torque at 1,250rpm compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine, helping commercial vehicle drivers in traffic, or overtaking slower-moving vehicles. The new engine also delivers passenger car refinement to the commercial segment, reducing radiated noise by four decibels at idle.

Commenting on the new engine, Jim Farley, chairman & CEO of Ford of Europe said, “Ford’s EcoBoost created a new standard for petrol engines – smaller, more efficient with surprising performance. That same obsession to innovate for the customer is behind our new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine range. This new engine lifts fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 by over 10 per cent in Transit, part of Europe’s bestselling commercial vehicle line-up, lowering costs for our customers.”

The EcoBlue’s all-new engine architecture delivers reduced friction and a clean-burning combustion system. Sophisticated after-treatment processes for exhaust gasses enable ultra-low emissions in line with stringent Euro Stage VI standards that will be introduced in September 2016, requiring a 55 percent reduction in NOX emissions compared to Euro Stage V standards.

Advanced technologies include an integrated intake system with Ford’s first application of mirror-image porting for optimised engine breathing; a low-inertia turbocharger featuring rocket engine materials designed for high temperature applications; and an all-new high-pressure fuel injection system that is more responsive, quieter and offers more precise fuel delivery.

Developed by Ford engineering teams in the UK and Germany, the 2.0-litre EcoBlue initially will be offered with 104hp, 128hp and 168hp in commercial vehicle applications. Capable of delivering more than 197hp, the engine will later feature in Ford passenger cars alongside further new EcoBlue engines – including a 1.5‑litre variant.

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