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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

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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 DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office’s Materials Technologies program focuses on two main areas: lightweight materials and propulsion materials. Forged aluminum connecting rods saved 40%.

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Ford enters 2 new European research collaborations for innovation in mobility and autonomous vehicles

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This month, the Ford European Research & Innovation Center in Aachen, Germany, and the Technology and Innovation Management Institute of RWTH Aachen University will launch the Personal Mobility Experience Innovation project. Personal Mobility Experience Innovation. Personal Mobility Experience Innovation.

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Infineon launches next gen AURIX hexa-core microcontroller for automotive applications; 3x more performance than current

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Infineon Technologies AG launched the next generation of its AURIX microcontroller family. The TC3xx microcontrollers offer the highest level of integration on the market and real-time performance that is three times higher than that available today. The AURIX TC3xx family will advance the automated and electrical car.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Reply Highly Ranked Maxwell Ash @ Apr 19th 2009 5:02PM Yes, but the function and technology of an electric plug doesnt change. The use and technology of a computer cable does change, so the plug cant remain for 25 years or whatever. Install a Mr. Fusion on the back of the cars and everyone starts driving reeeeeal slow and careful.