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Ford Says New Engine = 125 Patents
 
Ford Motor Co . said Friday that its new EcoBoost gasoline direct injection turbocharged engine technology adds 125 United States patents and patent applications to Ford's 4,618 active patents.
EcoBoost patents involve powertrain management and the proprietary methods Ford uses to eliminate 'turbo lag,' the tendency for a mometary lapse in acceleration required for the turbocharger to spin up and begin contributing its share of engine power.
Tuesday 6 October, 2009 04:07 AM
 
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