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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. TiH 2 is then further processed to titanium metal through industry standard approaches.

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Rivian R1T’s first real-world towing test shows 62% range loss

Teslarati

The R1T has an 11,000-pound towing capacity, which is relatively standard among the industry’s pickups. Gideontherivian ‘s real-world towing test involves an open trailer with a Shelby Mustang GT on it, according to DriveTeslaCanada , who originally reported the story.

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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. The wheels of Shelby GT350R are designed to be stiff, light and resilient.

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U.K. Dealer Sells 'Death Trap' Twice, Faces Jail Time

The Truth About Cars

He sold the car through his store, Shelby's of Netherton. Dudley Trading Standards will not hesitate to investigate complaints where consumers have been misled or where they have been sold a dangerous vehicle." He then apparently sold the same car a month later, despite not having fixed any of the car's problems.

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

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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. Shelby GT350R Mustang. Weight reduction in pursuit of performance.

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ORNL, Cincinnati Incorporated sign additive manufacturing patent license agreement

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Under the agreement, Cincinnati Incorporated may make, use or sell the lab’s patented developments of enhanced additive manufacturing with a reciprocating platen that enables the manufacture of parts much larger and with higher quality than current standards.