{"id":2368,"date":"2017-04-17T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=2368"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:45:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T12:45:58","slug":"ford-improving-fuel-efficiency-by-building-new-wind-tunnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/ford-improving-fuel-efficiency-by-building-new-wind-tunnel\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Ford Doing to Improve Gas Mileage?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ford Improving Fuel Efficiency by Building New Wind Tunnel<\/h2>\n

Ford has invested $200 million to build a new wind tunnel complex aimed at improving the fuel efficiency and performance of its future model lineup<\/a>. The new wind tunnel complex will be built across 13 acres next to Ford\u2019s Driveability Test Facility in Michigan. Ford said customers\u2019 desire for greater fuel efficiency and performance is the impetus behind the new wind tunnel complex, which will house new and innovative technology to deliver state-of-the-art real-world driving simulations to optimize fuel economy and performance.<\/p>\n

[ READ MORE: <\/strong>Ford Unveils Next-Gen Driver Assistance Features<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n

How Will the New Ford Wind Tunnel Complex Improve Gas Mileage?<\/h3>\n

Ford\u2019s new wind tunnel complex will feature an all-new rolling road aerodynamic tunnel, an environmental airflow simulation facility with wind speeds that will reach up to 200 miles per hour, an advanced climatic chamber complete with temperatures as low as minus-40 degrees \u2013 which is colder than the Artic \u2013 and as high as 140 degrees \u2013 which is hotter than the Sahara. But what exactly does that all mean? The rolling road aerodynamic tunnel will feature a new five-belt conveyor system which will allow Ford to replicate real-word drag to improve gas mileage. The environmental airflow simulation facility will also optimize fuel efficiency by helping Ford improve aerodynamic shielding, among other features. Finally, the climatic chamber will allow Ford to ensure its new models<\/a> can handle any and all climate conditions.<\/p>\n

\"Ford<\/p>\n

This investment in new world-class test facilities underpins Ford\u2019s ongoing commitment to advance our capabilities to continue to provide our customers with high-quality vehicles.\u201d \u2013 Raj Nair, Ford Executive Vice President, Global Product Development and Chief Technical Officer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When Will the New Ford Wind Tunnel Complex Be Built?<\/h3>\n

Construction on the new Ford wind tunnel complex will begin soon. But that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re going to have to wait to get new Ford models with great gas mileage. We have a huge selection of new Ford models that get over 30 miles per gallon<\/a> here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our helpful Akins Ford staff near Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ford Improving Fuel Efficiency by Building New Wind Tunnel Ford has invested $200 million to build a new wind tunnel complex aimed at improving the fuel efficiency and performance of its future model lineup. The new wind tunnel complex will be built across 13 acres next to Ford\u2019s Driveability Test Facility in Michigan. Ford said […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19213,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n