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Shelby Dips Its Toe in EV Waters

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Shelby has introduced a Mach-E GT, a rig that adds carbon fiber body panels and a performance suspension – while leaving the powertrain untouched. Sure, one could argue that Europe is where Shelby's performance was technically gestated when ol’ Carroll plunked a V8 engine in an AC Ace to make the Cobra. We shall see.&

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Shelby Mustang Mach-E, BMW M5 spy shots: Car News Headlines

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Shelby American has launched its first electric vehicle in the form of a tuned Ford Mustang Mach-E. Aurora is the self-driving technology company founded by one of the original engineers of the Google Self-Driving Car Project, now Waymo, and it’s also working on a robotaxi service in partnership with Toyota.

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Ford using autonomous mobile robot to operate 3D printers at Advanced Manufacturing Center

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In addition to 3D printers, the method can be applied to a vast array of robots already working at the company to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Ford has used the printer to make low-volume, custom parts, such as a brake line bracket for the Performance Package-equipped Mustang Shelby GT500.

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Elio Motors releases body framing and engine cradle design to suppliers for E-Series engineering prototype builds

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Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer launching a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800 ( earlier post ), has released to its suppliers the body framing and engine cradle design for its E-Series engineering prototypes. He included Schwab Industries of Shelby Township, Mich.,

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

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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. The subframe is a key part of a vehicle’s structure, typically providing a place to attach the engine and wheels while also contributing rigidity and crash management.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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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. —Raj Nair. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales. —Raj Nair.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. AOI 04: Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Content Reduction to Enable Cost-Effective Aftertreatment for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. Greatly Reduced Vehicle Platinum Group Metals Content Using Engineered, Highly Dispersed Precious Metal Catalysts.