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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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Used Car of the Day: Shelby Lancer

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Here's a unique one -- a 96,500-mile Shelby Lancer for four grand. On the other hand, the 5-speed transmission has been rebuilt, there's a new clutch, and other major parts are either original or have been kept up to date. There are some minor electrical issues and the interior looks old.

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

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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. Not only does this increase throughput, it reduces the cost of custom-printed products.

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

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Ford Performance is the high-performance and racing division of the Ford Motor Company, known for a leading range of performance cars such as the F150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, Mustang Mach 1 and the Shelby GT500. The titanium components are set to undergo a comprehensive finishing study to assess a range of potential surface finish of parts.

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ORNL, Strangpresse sign additive manufacturing patent license agreement

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affiliate, may make, use, or sell the lab’s patented developments of materials, processes and controls that enable the manufacture of parts much larger than current standards. Under the agreement, Strangpresse, a Hapco Inc.

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Ford’s first mass-produced carbon fiber wheels

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To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Some formulations may have this characteristic, but carbon fiber’s durability is a feature of the type of resin and design intent of the part.

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

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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. By replacing 45 steel parts with two molded and four metallic parts, the prototype subframe achieves an 87% reduction in the number of parts.