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Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

Green Car Congress

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. The vehicle represents the latest phase of Ford’s research into developing sustainable technology solutions that are affordable for consumers and can be produced in large volumes across the product lineup.

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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?

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And then, only maybe Elon Musk and half a dozen other people could afford it.” And then, only maybe Elon Musk and half a dozen other people could afford it.” “The current thing that is keeping an aircraft like the Mamba from going from the drawing board to reality is that it’s costly. million machine. million machine. meter wide, 6.1-meter-long

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Navistar SuperTruck demo vehicle CatalIST exceeds DOE freight efficiency goal; 50.3% BTE, path to 55%

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Innovative use of lighter-weight carbon-fiber panels in the upper body, roof headers, back panel, and dash panel. The Bendix Wingman Advanced Collision Mitigation system comes standard with every model in the series, and is also available with the optional Bendix Wingman Fusion and Meritor WABCO OnGuardACTIVE systems.