article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.,

Engine 150
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. While the process itself is autonomous, Ford operators are responsible for uploading 3D designs to the printer and maintaining the machinery, and for engineering new ways to use the technology.

article thumbnail

Ford using high-tech plasma coating process for recycling old engines

Green Car Congress

Ford is recycling old engines so they can be used again with the help of a special Ford-patented plasma coating technology. The process delivers a 50% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with producing a new engine. —Juergen Wesemann, manager, Vehicle Technologies and Materials, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering.

Ford 150
article thumbnail

Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

Green Car Congress

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 The five-cylinder, 2,480 cc engine produces 178 kW (239 hp) and 262 N·m (193 lb-ft) per liter of displacement. By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L

Audi 150
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. The design has passed all performance requirements based on computer-aided engineering (CAE) analyses. —Grahame Burrow, President of Magna Exteriors.

article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. University of Maryland. Enovix Corporation.

article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. Aerodynamics.

Shelby 150