Ford's EcoBoost engine family is a shining example of downsizing. It is made up of a series of small gas engines, from 1.0 to 3.5 liters, that work by leveraging innovative technologies like ...

Turbocharging followed a long road to become mainstream in engines like Ford and Lincoln's EcoBoost. The first patent for a turbocharger was issued in 1905, but the metals and bearings available at ...