Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2018

Following a 2017 report that identified potential products that could be made from Alberta oil sands bitumen, this new study identifies the top potential uses to help Alberta diversify its economy outside of conventional fuels and chemical feedstocks. Asphalt and asphalt transportability. fly ash and coke).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

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. We are real focused on weight reduction.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Aluminum will be very product specific; on the [new] F-150, its absolutely the right solution. The new MMLV components are being integrated in series-production vehicles to create full vehicles and subassemblies for testing. The cast aluminum or carbon fiber wheels saved 30%. Click to enlarge. hood and trunk lids, doors).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. The front floor panels are constructed of carbon fiber core.

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