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Shelby Dips Its Toe in EV Waters

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Shelby has introduced a Mach-E GT, a rig that adds carbon fiber body panels and a performance suspension – while leaving the powertrain untouched. Sure, one could argue that Europe is where Shelby's performance was technically gestated when ol’ Carroll plunked a V8 engine in an AC Ace to make the Cobra. Know what else speaks volumes?

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Ford using autonomous mobile robot to operate 3D printers at Advanced Manufacturing Center

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In addition to 3D printers, the method can be applied to a vast array of robots already working at the company to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Ford has used the printer to make low-volume, custom parts, such as a brake line bracket for the Performance Package-equipped Mustang Shelby GT500.

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IperionX to produce 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium components for Ford Performance

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IperionX Limited has agreed a Scope of Work (SoW) for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX’s 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. The titanium components are set to undergo a comprehensive finishing study to assess a range of potential surface finish of parts.

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Magna and Ford developing prototype carbon fiber composite subframe; mass reduction of 34%

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in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe which reduces mass by 34% compared to making a stamped steel equivalent. The subframe is a key part of a vehicle’s structure, typically providing a place to attach the engine and wheels while also contributing rigidity and crash management.

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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 company now is producing its “CR-9” wheel series in limited numbers for Porsche, BMW M3, Audi R8, Lamborghini and McLaren MP4-12C within Europe, Japan and North America.

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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.

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Opinion: Subbrands Are A Marketing Failure

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But the thing is, we still call it a Jeep Wagoneer, in part because we're sort of on a case-by-case basis when it comes to indulging weird naming patterns at an OEM's request, and in part because of search optimization. BMW M, Mercedes-Benz AMG, and Ford's Shelby Mustangs. Unless, of course, they work for Stellantis.