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Used Car of the Day: 2016 Ford Focus RS

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Today's used car of the day is a 2016 Ford Focus RS that calls to the boy racer in all of us. That "more" also includes the exhaust and the intercooler. Inside, the car gets upgrades like a carbon-fiber gauge bezel and ceramic window tint. There's also a Steeda rear sway bar. Click here to check it out.

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INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

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After five years as a sponsor in Formula One, INFINITI made the move to become a technical partner in 2016. INFINITI has also called upon the team’s high level of expertise in advanced composite materials to create the carbon fiber bodywork elements of the Project Black S. Earlier post.).

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch. The engine features a very high compression ratio of 13.0:1, 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.

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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. Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation 3.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Its design, which debuted in 2016, went through a refresh in 2021 with revised front and rear fascias. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Health and safety concerns, like the impact of diesel particulate exhaust emissions on construction worker health, and noise, could be equally important drivers.

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Voith introducing new energy absorbers for trains made of fiber composite plastics

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From 2016 on, these will gradually replace first the current Intercity/Eurocity trains and later the ICE1 and ICE2 vehicles. For conventional steel couplers, the possibilities of weight reduction for this type of coupler have long since been exhausted, Voith said. Voith front end for the new ICx intercity trains of Deutsche Bahn.

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