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Martin Romjue joined LCT Magazine as editor on Jan. 2, 2008. He most recently worked as a business editor for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, and previously reported at newspapers in Virginia, Florida, and California. Read more

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Michael Campos joined LCT Magazine as assistant editor on January 3, 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s English/Creative Writing program. Michael attended his first International LCT Show in February 2011, where he met and interacted with operators and vendors. He will be helping LCT further develop its digital media content. Read more

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EcoBoost: Explorer Most Fuel-Efficient 7-Pax SUV

Ford announced recently that it had received EPA certification for a new engine in its best-selling Explorer: a turbocharged four-cylinder called EcoBoost. A previous LCT blog post covered the EcoBoost and asked if V-6 will be the new V-8, but the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder seems to be competing well with its V-6 alternative. In fact, it cranks out 270 lb-ft of torque, which is15 lb-ft more torque than the 3.5-liter V-6 Explorer. And the magic number: 28 mpg on the highway. Ford’s innovation is a sign that vehicles can meet the challenges of greater fuel economy without necessarily having to be hybrid or electric. – Michael Campos, LCT assistant editor
Print | posted on Monday, August 08, 2011 9:11 AM
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