Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. A focus on light-weighting will be fundamental to our industry for years to come, and we are investigating many advanced materials applications as possible solutions for weight reduction in our vehicles.

Carbon Fiber 225

Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

Li-ion 240

Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight can result in a 6%-8% fuel economy improvement. How light could you make vehicles? … The cast aluminum or carbon fiber wheels saved 30%.

Concept 284

Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford 284

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Predictive cruise control looks ahead of the vehicle and recognizes the terrain and continuously calculates the most efficient speed and gear for optimal fuel economy in real time. Innovative use of lighter-weight carbon-fiber panels in the upper body, roof headers, back panel, and dash panel. Fuel economy.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Vehicles Wind Economy 150