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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. We shall see.&

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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. 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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Renovo to show electric supercar prototype at CES

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will offer the first public viewing of its electric supercar prototype at the upcoming 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. Renovo Motors, Inc., Earlier post.). seconds.

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ORNL, Strangpresse sign additive manufacturing patent license agreement

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The additive manufacturing agreement is the latest in a series of ORNL advances following printing of a Shelby Cobra at DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL. The Cobra debuted at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.

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Ford and Webasto unveil ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype

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In a twist, Mustang Lithium features a manual transmission and uses a drag-strip proven Calimer-version of the Getrag MT82 6-speed transmission with billet internals to handle the massive torque. Ford Performance half shafts and Super 8.8

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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 suspension response was fast enough to greatly diminish the severity of the impact.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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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. Shelby GT350R Mustang. Earlier post.)

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