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| January 2003 |
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| During the next eight years, Ford will not only consolidate engine and body architectures, but also the line configuration to build them. Here's how. |
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| The keys to the future of personal mobility, Ford believes, can be found in its Model U concept SUV. Brimming with safety and electronic technologies, the vehicle also makes an attempt to chart a course toward the everyday use of hydrogen as a fuel, and the creation of materials and processes that lessen the automobile's environmental impact. |
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| William McDonough envisions a seemingly contradictory world where manufactured products are plentiful and the environment is clean and healthy. His method to get there is equally shocking: eco-effective, profitable companies free from regulation. |
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| The people at Car Top Systems must be masters at origami because the systems that they make that can fold metal and fabric are nothing less than astounding. |
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| Sometimes the time is right for a change. And right now might be one of those times when it comes to producing sheet steel |
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| If you're a small- or medium-sized automotive supplier, here are some traditional mid-market ERP systems to think about-plus a surprise guest. |
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