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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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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for oneā€“the iconic Mustang. High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. The 2021 Ford Mustang interior has a comfy, retro feel to it.

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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Volumetric fuel economy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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Ford has officially announced the second member of its turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost family, a 2.0-liter, The first engine in the EcoBoost line, a 3.5L, V6 engine ( earlier post ), is being applied in the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and Flex and Lincoln MKS and MKT. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. Earlier post.)

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio. One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains will be the 2012 Ford Focusā€™ all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

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not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. It also sparked the long-standing feud between GM, Ford and Chrysler corporations. You can drive down most interstate highways and see at least one Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Challenger. Ford Mustang GT. Driven with care (i.e.,

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

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Ford Motor Company. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. Shelby County Government.