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

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This is part of a larger effort by Ford to explore different design strategies for light chassis development, including magnesium subframes, carbon fiber subframes, aluminum cross-members and lightweight coil springs. The design has passed all performance requirements based on computer-aided engineering (CAE) analyses.

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

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. University of Maryland. Enovix Corporation. 4,933,028.

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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced. Thus, the benefit of increased CR enabled by increasing ethanol content is engine design specific. Volumetric fuel economy. Earlier post.). Review of ethanol properties. Reduced enrichment.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Shelby GT500 $74,095. mpg, exceeding the EPA figure.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

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In recent years, classic muscle cars have received modifications and design evolutions to help them compete in the world market of climate-conscious vehicles. not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. From then on, the American car manufacturers designed and created their own versions of the muscle car.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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17:51 CST – Laurie Shelby takes the stage to talk about the sustainability for Tesla for employees. Actuators, battery packs, and Optimus’ other key components are custom designed by Tesla. Cybertruck is also designed with a local controller for better wire pathways. He thanks the Tesla team as well.

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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A new Ford-designed-and-built 6.7L Current EcoBoost-equipped models are delivering up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions versus larger-displacement engines. liter Shelby GT 500 V-8. Mustang GT gets a new 5.0-liter liter V-8 that cranks out a 412 total horsepower and 390 ft.-lb.