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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., Collaboration is the key to success in designing lightweight components that can give our customers fuel economy improvements without compromising ride and handling, durability or safety.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

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not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. And the new Mustang Mach-E EV outsold its internal combustion namesake during several months of the past year. For those, a muscle car is an intermediate-sized car with a large-displacement V8 engine but at an affordable price. Driven with care (i.e.,

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Before we were saying it will be an awfully long time before we can get the costs down so people can afford it, but actually if you offset the fuel costs, people can afford it." ( Green Car Congress ). But, he said, for GM, "what started as a fuel cell project is now an electric vehicle project." ( Automotive News ).

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