Ford Fiesta ECOnetic DieselAt the British International Motor Show, Ford has introduced the ECOnetic version of its Ford Fiesta. The engine is a 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi (diesel) that has been tweaked for efficiency. Fuel economy for the ECOnetic Fiesta is 3.7 L/100km (63.6 mpg US) combined, or 3.2 L/100km (73.5 mpg US) on the highway! It's not exactly a race car, with 0 to 60 mph in 12 seconds, but those who will buy it won't care, the mileage will more than make up for it.
Fuel Saving TricksThe ECOnetic Fiesta uses a bunch of tricks to reduce fuel consumption, things like improved aerodynamics (its coefficient of drag is 0.33), weight reduction, low rolling resistance tires, and enhanced lubrication. Simple enhancements that could be used on most cars.
[Why only in Europe? Europe sets the average car MPG at 60! It is 20-something in the United States. Can you image what would happen if U.S. automakers would just sell cars they already make for Europe in the U.S.?]
Fuel Saving TricksThe ECOnetic Fiesta uses a bunch of tricks to reduce fuel consumption, things like improved aerodynamics (its coefficient of drag is 0.33), weight reduction, low rolling resistance tires, and enhanced lubrication. Simple enhancements that could be used on most cars.
[Why only in Europe? Europe sets the average car MPG at 60! It is 20-something in the United States. Can you image what would happen if U.S. automakers would just sell cars they already make for Europe in the U.S.?]
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