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The Carmaker Behind The Shelby Cobra Is Building A Brand-New Retro-Flavored EV

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It’s also very light, despite packing a 72-kWh battery. It’s called the AC Ace Classic Electric and it’s beautiful.

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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. Magna has been pioneering the use of lightweight materials for a number of years, noted Burrow.

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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 are so light, the springs and MagneRide dampers had to be recalibrated because the suspension can respond considerably faster to road inputs.

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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. —Raj Nair.

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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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The Ford Performance lineup includes Ford GT, Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. We believe the Ford GT’s advances in aerodynamics, light-weighting and EcoBoost power will make for a compelling race car that can once again compete on a global stage.

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Shelby Mustang Mach-E, BMW M5 spy shots: Car News Headlines

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Shelby American has launched its first electric vehicle in the form of a tuned Ford Mustang Mach-E. BMW was once again spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, and this time the test vehicle sported the production-bound lights and wheels. Hyundai Elantra: Compare Cars 2024 Range Rover Sport SV spy shots and video $2.5B

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

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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. Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services. Pilot Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Deployment for Municipal Solid Waste Collection.