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

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Ford Performance is the high-performance and racing division of the Ford Motor Company, known for a leading range of performance cars such as the F150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, Mustang Mach 1 and the Shelby GT500.

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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., The company launched a carbon fiber hood for the Cadillac CTS/ATS-V series, followed by a carbon fiber grille opening reinforcement for the Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500.

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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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US CAFE, California LEV 3 and pending US Tier 3), the combustion engine community is gearing up for an intensified push to deliver higher efficiency engines with lower fuel consumption and emissions. They study found that the effects of higher ethanol content on gaseous emissions are generally neutral for modern vehicles.

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Mafic USA and Materials Group partner to increase use of basalt fiber in automotive industry

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Mafic recently began operations at the world’s largest basalt fiber production facility in Shelby, NC. Basalt fiber is a sustainable filler as compared to glass fiber yielding a 50% reduction in emissions output during manufacturing of the fiber.

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

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Zero Emission Freight Future. Shelby County Government. Advancing Climate and Innovation Goals of Memphis and Shelby County: Electrification of key fleet vehicles to capture cost savings and climate benefits. Demonstrating Electric Shuttles for the New Orleans Region. American Lung Association. Clean Fuels Ohio.

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Ford using high-tech plasma coating process for recycling old engines

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The process delivers a 50% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with producing a new engine. We have taken a process that was originally developed to enhance performance models such as the all-new Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350R and used it to remanufacture engines that might otherwise be scrapped.

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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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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. The EcoBoost 3.5-liter liter twin-turbocharged engine delivers the thrust and performance feel of a V-8, with the fuel efficiency of a V-6.