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ARPA-E seeks to develop superconducting cables for fusion, grid, electric aviation, motors & generators

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DE-FOA-0002784 Modification 06 ) Enabling widely available low-cost, high-performance superconducting (HTS) tapes could help enable the market growth and proliferation of nuclear fusion, superconducting cables for the electric grid, electric aviation, and superconductor-based electric generators/motors.

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Ford Motor recalling positive 2019-20 Fusion PHEVs, warns drivers to not price automobiles

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Ford Motor Co. is recalling positive 2019-20 Fusion PHEV fashions for lack of energy and hearth dangers. ” The post Ford Motor recalling positive 2019-20 Fusion PHEVs, warns drivers to not price automobiles appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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New software, electric motors for 2017 Ford Fusion hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In 2015, Ford sold 24,681 Fusion Hybrid models in the US, and 9,750 Fusion Energi models, drops of 30.3%

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2017 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV boosts total range to 610 miles

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Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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1200+ HP three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire debuts at Monterey Car Week

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Last year, Lucid rocked the world with the launch of Lucid Air, a fusion of unsurpassed range, efficiency, superior driving dynamics, and interior space, uniquely enabled by our in-house […] The post 1200+ HP three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire debuts at Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Constellium’s high-performance aluminum additive manufacturing powder approved for use on Formula 1 racing cars

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Aheadd CP1 brings multiple advantages including high strength and ductility, excellent thermal/electrical conductivity, high productivity Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) processing, and simplified post-processing.

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Coca-Cola Company and Ford unveil Ford Fusion Energi with PlantBottle Technology interior

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The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Motor Company are collaborating on the first interior fabric made from the same renewable material used to produce Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle Technology packaging. The Ford Fusion Energi research vehicle will be on display later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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