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New lightweight, lower-cost Uni-Chassis targeting plug-in hybrids and EVs

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Theodore sees three target markets that could benefit from the Uni-Chassis design—low volume speciality cars, coachbuilding, and plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles—with the latter having the largest commercial application.

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Tesla motor, Shelby Cobra body, Kia battery: watch electric Cobra stun a race crowd

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In 1962, a 39-year-old Carroll Shelby stuffed a Ford V-8 into an AC Ace to create one of the most sought after performance cars ever made, the AC Cobra. Some 50 years later, a group of engineers from British Columbia, Canada has brought Shelby's idea—small two-seat sports car, very big power—into a new age.

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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. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

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

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There’s additionally a value snip, with the creation value of each the ordinary Wrangler and plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe creation not up to within the earlier pace. Shelby American is providing trendy examples of an iconic drag racer from the Nineteen Sixties.

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

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US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced $139 million in federal funding for 55 projects across the country that will support new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies (DE-FOA-0002197, earlier post ). Selected projects under this funding opportunity will be managed by VTO. Project description. Federal share. Marquette University.

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Mitsubishi Evo To Go Plug-In Hybrid? World's Tuners Feel Faint

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Once in a while, we like to toss in big honkin' performance cars, like the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. We can't help it. And even screaming smaller tuner sedans , like the 2010 Subaru STi WRC and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. But now comes news to rock the world: The next generation of the Mitsubishi Evolution Lancer, the STI's arch-enemy,

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Developing Fords EcoBoost Combustion System

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The spark plug is at the center of the chamber. A 6-hole fuel injector is mounted between intake ports. The piston has a shallow bowl designed to ensure stable combustion during engine cold-start operations. Source: Ford. Click to enlarge. The first application of this technology bundle in a 3.5L port fuel injected (PFI) V8 engine.

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