Boost for new Ford powertrain

FORD is introducing a new seven-speed automatic transmission option for electrified EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains that will for the first time enable drivers who want an automatic gearbox to reduce their CO2 emissions and save money using Ford’s 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

Available on Puma and Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost Hybrid, the seven-speed automatic can make driving less demanding – particularly in city driving and stop-start traffic. In addition, fast, seamless gearchanges complement the hybrid powertrain’s electrically-boosted performance to further enhance the fun to drive experience.

Ford’s EcoBoost Hybrid technology uses a belt-driven integrated starter/ generator (BISG) to recover energy usually lost during braking and coasting and charge a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. The BISG also acts as a motor, integrating with the engine to provide torque assistance that can enhance fuel efficiency or performance, depending on the driving scenario.

The seven-speed automatic EcoBoost Hybrid combination is particularly well-suited to stop-start-stop driving in congested town and cities.