Ford’s EcoBoost line of engines makes it possible to have a car that offers power when you want it, and efficiency when you need it.
Ford’s innovative EcoBoost range is capable of powering sporty rides like the Focus and Focus ST, city utility vehicles like Ford Escape and Edge, muscle cars like Ford Mustang, performance vehicles like the Ford F-150 Raptor, and even Le Mans-winning racing cars, like the new Ford GT.
The company has secured 275 US patents and has 200 more pending for Ford’s EcoBoost engine technology — more than any other manufacturer when it comes to gasoline turbocharged direct-injection technology.
EcoBoost engines use three key technologies controlled by Ford software that is designed to optimize the engine for any driving situation.
The first technology is direct injection. By injecting precise amounts of fuel directly into the cylinder at high pressure, EcoBoost engines deliver optimum performance without wasting a drop.
The second is a turbocharger, which gives the engine a boost of power when needed.
A single turbocharger uses otherwise wasted energy from the engine’s exhaust to rotate a turbine wheel, which in turn is mated to a compressor that pressurises air coming into the engine. That pressurised air creates “boost” and allows the engine to breathe in more air than a naturally-aspirated engine. The more air an engine breathes in, the more power it generates.
The third technology is variable cam shaft timing. It ensures the EcoBoost engine always has the right amount of air to avoid wasting fuel.
Compared to engines of the past, the EcoBoost is contained in a light and compact structure. This means you do not waste fuel carrying around more weight than you have to.
As an example, strong materials such as compacted graphite iron (CGI) are used where needed, and lightweight materials such as aluminum are employed when possible to reduce weight.
The combination of materials contributes to an overall strong, compact, and lightweight design.
EcoBoost technologies allow Ford to get a great deal of horsepower and torque from an engine that weighs less than traditional engines.
Ford EcoBoost technology boosts power, efficiency
Ford EcoBoost technology boosts power, efficiency
25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum
The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.
Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts.
The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies.
The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment.
The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored.
It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track.
In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.
As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs.
This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.
The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.
The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.
