Ford India wants to use EcoBoost to power cars

Ford India is planning to introduce its EcoBoost engine technology that would raise fuel mileage by 20 percent. EcoBoost, which uses gasoline turbocharged direct-injection technology, the new engine also lowers carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent as compared to the conventional petrol and diesel engines'

Michael Boneham president and MD Ford India said, “Initially, we will go for the regular technology to develop 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine to benefit from government's policy of lower excise on such engine sizes and introduce the much expensive EcoBoost engines in the long-term.”

Ford India has set up a new engine plant at Chennai and the company is looking to save 15-20 percent on engine costs by going for high localisation after developing a local vendor base at Chennai.