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Altair together with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has announced Ford Motor Company as the winner of the third as the winner of the annual Altair Enlighten Award for its use of various lightweight materials to minimise weight of the... The Altair Enlighten Award is intended to honour the greatest achievements in weight savings each year. Ford’s entry, one of 17 nominations that competed for the award, was selected as the winner for taking 700 pounds (318kg) off of the Ford F-150 while improving its performance, safety, and efficiency. Ford engineers took a holistic approach to weight reduction by incorporating advanced materials into the entire design of the vehicle, including the frame, body, powertrain, battery and interior features such as the seats. Ford’s engineering, research and manufacturing teams overcame the challenge of shifting from the traditional steel body to the advanced aluminium production. “As America’s truck leader, Ford is honored to be named the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award winner for the all-new Ford F-150,” said Raj Nair, group vice-president, Global Product Development and chief technical officer, Ford Motor Company. Source: www.autocarpro.in
