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

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At Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, a mobile robot from KUKA operates the 3D printers completely on its own. This new process has the ability to change the way we use robotics in our manufacturing facilities. —Jason Ryska, director, global manufacturing technology development.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler, 1963 Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake: As of late’s Automobile Information

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Shelby American is providing trendy examples of an iconic drag racer from the Nineteen Sixties. Jeep has up to date the Wrangler, including extra same old apparatus and increasing the lineup with two extra grades. The corporate will develop 5 unutilized examples of its 1963 Cobra Dragonsnake, each and every priced from $750,000.

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Elio Motors releases body framing and engine cradle design to suppliers for E-Series engineering prototype builds

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Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer launching a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800 ( earlier post ), has released to its suppliers the body framing and engine cradle design for its E-Series engineering prototypes. He included Schwab Industries of Shelby Township, Mich.,

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

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines.

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

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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. The design has passed all performance requirements based on computer-aided engineering (CAE) analyses. —Grahame Burrow, President of Magna Exteriors.

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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 wheels of Shelby GT350R are designed to be stiff, light and resilient. The elements are then placed into a mold using advanced manufacturing techniques.

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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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A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. In the face of increased regulatory stringency (e.g., Earlier post.)

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