Have you noticed something, uh, vague, about modern cars' steering feel? Blame electric power steering. The new technology cuts down on parasitic drag on the engine, increasing power output and fuel ...

Ford Motor Co. said it has a system of releasing hydraulic energy stored during the braking process that may make commercial vehicles more fuel efficient, especially in stop-and-go traffic. The ...

Hydraulic hybrid technology was developed and patented by EPA’s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich., and refined under a cooperative agreement with Ford. “This is the ...

Every new vehicle these days seems to have electric-assist power steering. This type of system saves weight, space, and a bit of fuel. It's not, however, always the most enjoyable setup from an ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The EPA says it has developed a hybrid powertrain capable of achieving 70 mpg in a mid-sized sedan such as the Ford Taurus. In simple terms, here's how the EPA's hydraulic hybrid ...

Ford Motor Company F recently recalled more than 600,000 vehicles, which includes certain versions of the 2006-10 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ, over a hydraulic defect that might result ...

September 13, 2004Vehicles with the potential for dramatic improvements in fuel efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness due to new advancements in hydraulic hybrid technology have been ...

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake ...