Best engine of the year (again)

About as much HP and Torque as my motorcycle engine had 20+ years ago, as it was a 4 cycle 4 cylinder and got roughly 65 MPG. OR My long and very heavy 4 cycle touring snowmobile engine about 10 years ago but never measured the MPG closely but it was easy on fuel. I don't see a rubberband 1.0 liter engine being any good for anything but a very small and light commuter vehicle for a couple people in the USA or a family of 2 adults and 2 small kids crammed inside in Europe as they drive such little distances and the fuel is outrageously priced there. Yes, we've been there and know as our son owned an automotive components manufacturing business in the Midlands of England which he has sold and moved back to Michigan.

I'm not impressed in the least with this engine!

..Sounds like an awesome engine to have in a vehicle that one hopes to get a lot of mpg out of...Glad to see the R&D is working out....I'd jump on it in a passenger car in a heartbeat, be great for all the driving one puts on their car in every day "running around"..

Certainally not a towing motor!

Good thing it was the 1L Eco engine that won, because if the 3.5L Eco was a winner, then I would know for sure these awards were bought and paid for.......:B