FORD ANNOUNCES NEW 6.0-LITER POWER STROKE DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE

First shown in concept form at the North American International Auto Show in January, as the engine powering Ford's Mighty F-350 Concept Truck, the new 6.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel incorporates a number of diesel engine innovations, including:

Electronic Variable Response Turbocharging (EVRT(tm)): A system that helps ensure exceptional turbo boost over a wide range of engine revolutions for impressive grade climbing capability, high-altitude performance and towing capability. EVRT employs a set of vanes that automatically adjust to optimize the airflow within the turbo. Tow-Haul Mode: The new powertrain features a "tow-haul mode" that, once activated, can help increase a driver's feeling of control when towing large loads up and down steep grades and automatically minimizes shifts and maximizes available torque. Upon descent, the tow-haul mode utilizes engine braking to help extend brake-life and improve driver control. Hydraulic Rail Fuel Injection: Fuel injectors are actuated by a high-pressure hydraulic rail system that generates injection pressures up to 26,000 psi. The high-pressure fuel is quickly atomized as it is released into the combustion chamber, generating a clean and efficient combustion event. Pilot Injection: By delivering small quantities of fuel into the combustion chamber prior to the main injection event, the combustion process is both smoother and quieter. Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR): Cooled exhaust gases are re-circulated back into the combustion chamber, lowering the burning temperature of the combustion event and, as a result, reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx).