Green Car Congress
JANUARY 14, 2015
At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 4, 2014
This research has also led to the significant weight reduction of up to 700 pounds (318 kg) in the all-new F-150 through the use of high-strength steel and aluminum. Advanced lightweight materials incorporated in the concept car include aluminum and advanced high-strength steel, magnesium and carbon fiber. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2015
Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. The Ford Performance lineup includes Ford GT, Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. Roush Yates is supporting development of the 3.5-liter
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 30, 2021
liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling. Road Test: 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. V8 and 6.2L
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 14, 2011
Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). Once you take the weight out, you take the engine down and get substantial deltas in fuel economy.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 23, 2021
ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. V8 engine, which has 100 more horsepower. Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail. Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 18, 2014
The Ford vehicle is based on the first phase (Mach-I) of work of the DOE-supported Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicles project (Award DE-EE0005574) by Vehma International (an engineering and prototype division within the Cosma International operating unit of Magna) and Ford. The Mach-II design is still 150 kg over its target.
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