S550Boss
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The latest Euro regulations are moving towards 106 MPG, and they have many fewer loopholes than do ours. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/eu-sets-106mpg-average-fuel-economy-target
And note that it's not just mileage regulations, it's emissions that are tightening down significantly as well.
So when you look at Ford's One World strategy, and the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and Mustang (and more) that are designed to be world wide products, this is an extremely tough target to hit. That means that certain engines will and won't be offered in various countries, electric (especially) and diesel will have to take an even bigger role. And that products must be designed optimally for the most efficient powerplants. So plan on even more EcoBoost Mustangs going forward... reality is that we can bet on a 1.5 liter EcoBoost within ten years. And there is already a 3 cylinder EcoBoost coming for the Fusion, just behind the upcoming Fiesta and the updates to the Focus after that.
And more use of smart computer-controlled transmissions, where emissions are far easier to program to than with manuals. Ford's upcoming 9- and 10-speed transmissions will be spread across the board. We'll certainly see at least an 8-speed auto in the Mustang, although it may be later than 2015.
This is all tough stuff, but it's reality... the good news for Mustang owners is that the Mustang will have to pay the penalty last of any other Ford products. The bad news about that is that it will also be last in line for advanced technology, other than the usual hand-me-downs from the other Ford lines - such as the 3.7 and 5 liter engines themselves, the majority bill for which was paid for by the F-150 budget. Undoubtedly the next F-150s Nano V-6 will be coming here at some point, too - and is probably already programmed into the schedule a couple of years from now.
And note that it's not just mileage regulations, it's emissions that are tightening down significantly as well.
So when you look at Ford's One World strategy, and the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and Mustang (and more) that are designed to be world wide products, this is an extremely tough target to hit. That means that certain engines will and won't be offered in various countries, electric (especially) and diesel will have to take an even bigger role. And that products must be designed optimally for the most efficient powerplants. So plan on even more EcoBoost Mustangs going forward... reality is that we can bet on a 1.5 liter EcoBoost within ten years. And there is already a 3 cylinder EcoBoost coming for the Fusion, just behind the upcoming Fiesta and the updates to the Focus after that.
And more use of smart computer-controlled transmissions, where emissions are far easier to program to than with manuals. Ford's upcoming 9- and 10-speed transmissions will be spread across the board. We'll certainly see at least an 8-speed auto in the Mustang, although it may be later than 2015.
This is all tough stuff, but it's reality... the good news for Mustang owners is that the Mustang will have to pay the penalty last of any other Ford products. The bad news about that is that it will also be last in line for advanced technology, other than the usual hand-me-downs from the other Ford lines - such as the 3.7 and 5 liter engines themselves, the majority bill for which was paid for by the F-150 budget. Undoubtedly the next F-150s Nano V-6 will be coming here at some point, too - and is probably already programmed into the schedule a couple of years from now.
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