In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

Due to greater emphasis on fuel efficiency and evolving emissions regulations, downsizing and turbocharging became particular areas of interest for automakers as they sought to improve both power and ...

That allows for more efficient turbocharger operation, which spins the turbine up to 200,000 rpm while keeping the engine compartment cooler. In the case of three- and four-cylinder Ford EcoBoost ...