Jerry's Ford

Cars aren't the only things getting smaller as gas prices get larger. We're not talking wallets either...that would be just a little too tongue in cheek. The innovation we're referring to is a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine - the smallest engine Ford has developed in their century-plus long history.

As the name implies, the tiny 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine gains turbocharging. For drivers interested in geeking out a little bit, turbocharching…

Ford is planning to outdo themselves by increasing the fuel economy of their 2013 Ford Fusion by 15 percent. The current 2012 model gets an estimated 41 mpg city driving, which means fuel economy will increase to either 47 or 48 mpg. Regardless of where the number finally winds up falling, this is a feat certain to make the Ford's peers green with envy.

Not surprisingly, Ford is keeping their mouths shut regarding the…

As cute and sunshiny as they are, dandelions have earned themselves quite a bad reputation over the years - especially among homeowners who pride themselves on maintaining the perfect lush, green lawn. To American automaker, Ford, however, the common weed is recognized as an increasingly valuable resource.

Apparently, the milky-white substance contained within the dandelion root can be used to make a plant-based rubber, which could eventually take the form of cup holders, door mats, and…