The innovations and moves made by automakers on smaller turbocharged
engines to improve fuel economy have yet tomeet satisfaction of Consumer
Reports' expectations. It was made to improve fuel economy on cars like
Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Cruze. The result of the study reveals that
these engines still need to meet test standards. This idea of taking
engines to a more effective way of saving fuel will help consumers and
the economy as well. This will be a good step, if successful, in
preserving energy consumption for the coming years.
According to Tom Mutchler, automotive engineer at Consumer Reports,
they have put cars through the standard fuel economy test with both city
driving and highway tests. Ford Fusion, which is among the affordable
midsize cars, with the turbocharge 1.6 liter EcoBoost engine was able to
get 25 mpg in the Consumer Report test. Nissan Altima and Honda Accord,
cars with larger and conventional four-cylinder engines was able to
deliver 31 and 30 mpg. Mutchler also stated that the Accord and Altima
are quicker and have smoother power delivery than the Fusion alone. The
two have matched fuel economy ratings from the EPA Consumer Reports'
tests and failed by 29 mpg estimate.
The trend is also true with other compact SUVs in the industry. With all the other used cars Texas
which have small turbocharged engines, it has shown that the naturally
aspirated Honda CR-V was able to accelerate more quickly and was able to
deliver better fuel economy than the Ford Escape with only 1.6 liter
engine. The CR-V was able to average 23 mpg in Consumer Report tests.
Ford Escape was also able to deliver 22 mpg in the said test. It is
noted that the turbocharged Chevy Cruze Eco came with lower EPA rating
with 31 mpg.
Though most of these moves made by automakers can be seen as a good
step in the efficient energy consumption, there success still hangs with
a considerable amount of pull. They have been able to synthesize an
idea which can effectively help the industry to save fuel and energy
consumption yet they still have to settle it on solid grounds. When
taken with the right approach with combined success, used autos for sale
in the future will also be benefited as well as the consumers as a
whole. This will create a great saving action to the method on how we
use energy for our everyday needs.
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