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IperionX to produce 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium components for Ford Performance

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IperionX Limited has agreed a Scope of Work (SoW) for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX’s 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. This Ford SoW follows a detailed program of quality and strength testing of IperionX’s low-carbon, circular titanium metal.

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Renovo to show electric supercar prototype at CES

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Renovo Motors, Inc., will offer the first public viewing of its electric supercar prototype at the upcoming 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. —Christopher Heiser, CEO of Renovo Motors. Earlier post.). seconds. “We CES is the perfect stage for us to show the world what can be done with electric vehicles.

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Ford and Webasto unveil ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype

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Under the hood are a Phi-Power dual-core electric motor and dual power inverters—all powered by an 800-volt Webasto battery system with EVDrive Technology that can discharge a megawatt of electrical energy. Mustang Lithium is low and sleek, with custom carbon fiber body components, a 1.0-inch Ford Performance half shafts and Super 8.8

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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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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. General Motors LLC. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Shelby County Government. Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. Group14 Technologies Inc.

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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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The new race car is based on the all-new Ford GT supercar unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Ford Performance lineup includes Ford GT, Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. Click to enlarge.

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Ford CEO: Ford to focus on 5 key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance

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Our vision for the customer experience is that every time someone touches Ford Motor Company … a smile comes on their face. The upset win also gained the entrepreneur backing for starting Ford Motor.]. In conjunction with the media event, Ford announced that it, Magna International Inc. Power and General Motors.

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