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Magna and Ford developing prototype carbon fiber composite subframe; mass reduction of 34%

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In pursuit of lower vehicle weight to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency, Magna International Inc., in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe which reduces mass by 34% compared to making a stamped steel equivalent.

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

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Consumers today want better fuel efficiency, but they also want more technology and features in the car, which usually adds weight to the vehicle. Advanced lightweight materials incorporated in the concept car include aluminum and advanced high-strength steel, magnesium and carbon fiber. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. A good rule of thumb is that a 10% reduction in curb weight will reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5%.

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DOE selects 7 projects for up to $21.75M in funding to develop stronger and lighter materials for cars and trucks

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These projects include the development and validation of modeling tools to deliver higher performing carbon fiber composites and advanced steels, as well as research into new lightweight, high-strength alloys for energy-efficient vehicle and truck engines. Fiber Thermoplastic Composites. carbon fiber thermoplastic composites.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Material, cell, or pack manufacturing processes that significantly reduce the cost and environmental footprint of current manufacturing processes, including the development of novel/non?conventional conventional manufacturing machinery or equipment. Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. active (non?energy

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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will identify fuel properties that can be used to enable novel combustion strategies with low emissions of nitrogen oxides in an engine, and enhance existing models to capture the effect of additional key fuel properties on combustion. Light-weighting materials. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC.