It shows inefficiencies with the testing process, the EPA rates mpg not FoMoCo. But I am interested what this will do to battery life. To run the vehicles on electric longer the software is re flashed to run deeper into the batterys reserve stop gap, sort of like driving into the reserve after your fuel light has come on. Batterys diminish over time from drain and recharge drain and recharge, I have no idea if this is even a factor just curious..
Ford to update the MKZ hybrid to make it more efficient
Ford will be implementing a series of calibration updates that will improve the fuel efficiency of the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid, Fusion Hybrid, and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. These updates would improve fuel efficiency during short trips, highway travel and during use of the climate control system.
Specifically, the changes will optimize the Active Grille Shutter to reduce drag, minimize the use of the air conditioning compressor, and make it possible to drive the car in pure-electric mode at speeds up to 85 mph.
Raj Nair, Ford VP of Global Product Development says, "We are committed to continuously improving the fuel economy of our vehicles. We believe these actions will provide our customers enhanced on-road fuel economy satisfaction."
What do you think of this news? Is it good that fuel efficiency will be improved, or does it just show that Ford is making mistakes when it first releases its models?
Specifically, the changes will optimize the Active Grille Shutter to reduce drag, minimize the use of the air conditioning compressor, and make it possible to drive the car in pure-electric mode at speeds up to 85 mph.
Raj Nair, Ford VP of Global Product Development says, "We are committed to continuously improving the fuel economy of our vehicles. We believe these actions will provide our customers enhanced on-road fuel economy satisfaction."
What do you think of this news? Is it good that fuel efficiency will be improved, or does it just show that Ford is making mistakes when it first releases its models?
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possibly, but there is a limit to how much efficiency software can wring out of hardware. Eventually those pieces reach physical limitsDo you think that these types of software updates to increase mpg will be something that happens on a semi-regular basis now that we see many more hybrids and EVs being released by car companies?
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