19 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Energy-efficient engine technology wins Ford Team National Inventor of the Year Award Patented thermal spray technology offers several efficiency advantages Carguide Magazine Metroland Newspapers An aluminum engine block offers a substantial weight savings to a vehicle, making it an attractive option for automakers looking for ways to reduce curb weight, and in turn, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. However, most aluminum engines require heavy cast iron liners because of aluminum's low wear resistance, somewhat offsetting the block's initial leaner weight. A Ford-patented thermal spray coating process for cylinder bores replaces these heavy liners with a low-friction, wear-resistant coating that makes the engine lighter and more efficient. This technology has the potential to reduce vehicle weight, increase fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions, which are all key elements of Ford's plan to deliver more sustainable solutions that can be applied to millions of cars and trucks in the near term. The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation's 36-year-old National Inventor of the Year Award recently recognized a Ford team of inventors that developed this technology, a team that included Ford retiree James Baughman and Dr. David Cook, Keith Kowalsky and Daniel Marantz of supplier Flame-Spray Industries. The Ford-patented PTWA thermal spray technology offers several advantages, including: A Ford team recently received the Inventor of the Year Award for a Ford-patented thermal spray coating process for cylinder bores that replaces heavy cast iron liners in aluminum engines. · Engine weight reductions the coating can reduce the weight of a V-6 engine, for instance, by approximately six pounds · Reduced friction between the piston rings and cylinder bore, which has been shown to deliver measurable friction reduction · Improved oil and fuel economy · Improved engine performance due to better heat management In addition, the PTWA coating process has been used to recycle damaged and worn aluminum and cast iron engine blocks by applying the wear-resistant coating to the cylinder bore surface. Remanufacturing engines using the PTWA process requires 50 percent to 80 percent less energy to produce compared with a new manufactured engine block demonstrating another step toward Ford's commitment to reducing its manufacturing CO2 footprint. BUY LOCALLY SERVICE LOCALLY SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY Phone: (905) 825-8088 www.volvoofoakville.com 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. **MSRP of a new 2009 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3L83J9), 2009 SX4 Crossover with manual transmission (Model H3N80J9) and 2009 Grand Vitara with manual transmission (Model LLNB0S9) is $17,395/$21,195/$25,995. $1,395/$1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. *Limited time finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit. These offers can not be combined with dealer participation and stackable credits. 0%/0%/0% purchase financing APR for a 72/72/72 month term is available. Financing example: the monthly payment at 0%/0%/0% purchase financing APR is $242/$295/$361 per month for 72/72/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $17,395/$21,195/$25,995. Financing example does not include $1,395/$1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration. +MSRP of models shown, 2009 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (Model S3L83K9), 2009 SX4 Crossover JLX with manual transmission (Model H3N8029) and 2009 Grand Vitara JLX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5V9) is $19,345/$23,195/$28,995. $1,395/$1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. Information shown is based on the latest available information at the time of print. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Offers end June 30, 2009. ©2009 Suzuki Canada Inc. Suzuki of Oakville SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN SATURDAYS