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Ford, Boeing and NU Form Nanotech Alliance
spoonyfork wrote to mention an article detailing a collaboration between Ford, Boeing and Northwestern to research how nanotechnology can improve car and plane design. From the article: "Ford hopes the alliance will help it build more fuel-efficient cars and engines that are more durable because they run cooler. The research also will focus on designing vehicles that run on alternative energy sources, such as hydrogen and electricity. Nanotechnology should allow batteries for hybrid vehicles that produce more energy while weighing less and taking up less space, Stevens said. CEO Bill Ford Jr. recently said half of the company's models will have hybrid capabilities by 2010. By making batteries and other components smaller, it opens up space for more features that consumers want in their vehicles, Stevens said. Designers will be forced to make fewer compromises when choosing materials and amenities."
Where is my Dodge Viper that gets 50 miles/gallon?
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Not trying to troll.. just a word to people out there...
My '00 Mustang conv. engine died at 46K 2 months out of warranty. Ford was no help, either was the ford extended warranty co. I USED to be a fan of ford & was very happy with my car.
Buy a brand new '00 GT convertible $30k
Engine blows up at 45k $3k
Bad publicity Priceless..
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