Ford
Motor Co., has announced a new concept vehicle that is 25% lighter than the
current Ford Fusion model. Substituting previous model design materials with
high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber has helped the
concept vehicle shed some serious weight. “This is a mid-sized sedan with the
fuel efficiency of a very small car” commented Matt Zaluzec, Ford’s executive
for Global materials and Manufacturing research. Furthermore, Ford has equipped
the concept model with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, which can get 45
miles per gallon. The suspension and braking systems lost 30% of their weight
by using aluminum brake rotors with hollow steel springs and stabilizer bars.
Extreme measures have been taken to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle –
the powertrain lost 24% of its weight and the interior cabin lost 35% of its
total weight.
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Hoblit Motors Ford
46 5th Street
Colusa, California 95932
Phone: (888) 492-3675
46 5th Street
Colusa, California 95932
Phone: (888) 492-3675
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