Moosetang Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Autoblog Link 2-3 years out from a production vehicle. Ford's got some interesting product due in that window... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Autoblog Link 2-3 years out from a production vehicle. Ford's got some interesting product due in that window... saw this, and the bare chassis looks suspiciously like Ford C-max????....with a stick shift....j/k...lol....interesting tech though dont you think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I guess transparent aluminum is just around the corner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I guess transparent aluminum is just around the corner.... Don't really need it. Courtesy of the mobile device market's search for durable and scratch-free screens, the strength and durability of Aluminium is being surpassed by advanced glasses and polymers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't really need it. Courtesy of the mobile device market's search for durable and scratch-free screens, the strength and durability of Aluminium is being surpassed by advanced glasses and polymers. Is it strong enough to save the whales? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 saw this, and the bare chassis looks suspiciously like Ford C-max????....with a stick shift....j/k...lol....interesting tech though dont you think.... Check out the third window and roofline, it looks a lot like the Vertrek to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Is it strong enough to save the whales? :D We already have computers you can talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) saw this, and the bare chassis looks suspiciously like Ford C-max????....with a stick shift....j/k...lol....interesting tech though dont you think.... Ah, you are all incorrect It is the Fiesta - in fact, I was saving it to compare the two for you all and discovered if you save the image, it saves as "Fiesta-body-in-white": Edited February 1, 2011 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Ah, you are all incorrect It is the Fiesta - in fact, I was saving it to compare the two for you all and discovered if you save the image, it saves as "Fiesta-body-in-white": Nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I wonder if this can be repaired as easily as conventional steel..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I wonder if this can be repaired as easily as conventional steel..... Or if Emergency personnel can cut through it with the "Jaws-of-life) With some of the metal that will be used, the cutting jaws will be useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't really need it. Courtesy of the mobile device market's search for durable and scratch-free screens, the strength and durability of Aluminium is being surpassed by advanced glasses and polymers. Transparent aluminum is already here in limited applications (military) due to $15 per sq. in to make it, it can stop 50. cal machine gun rounds without damaging. I think Ford will start with or stick with nano steel on doors hoods and trunk lids to keep cost and complexity down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Transparent aluminum is already here in limited applications (military) due to $15 per sq. in to make it, it can stop 50. cal machine gun rounds without damaging. I think Ford will start with or stick with nano steel on doors hoods and trunk lids to keep cost and complexity down Looks like you went over 2 heads with one shot Tom......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I think Ford will start with or stick with nano steel on doors hoods and trunk lids to keep cost and complexity down Probably not. Think about it. The nano-steel requires heating before stamping and is expensive. For simple shapes like hoods and trunk lids, aluminum is probably easier, cheaper and lighter. Replacing the floorpan and major stampings (A-pillar, roof rails, etc) to take advantage of the steel's strength is probably where it will be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Looks like you went over 2 heads with one shot Tom......... Yes, I believe I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_sallad Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I still don't understand why they had to be able to see the whales in there. Couldn't they have just used regular aluminum and let the whales sit in the dark for a few minutes? Hell it's not like they had much of a view through the transparent aluminum anyway, as if the inside of a Klingon cargo bay would comfort a pair of humpback whales... I'm really curious to see how "Nano" fits into this. Is it laced with carbon nano-tubes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I still don't understand why they had to be able to see the whales in there. Couldn't they have just used regular aluminum and let the whales sit in the dark for a few minutes? Hell it's not like they had much of a view through the transparent aluminum anyway, as if the inside of a Klingon cargo bay would comfort a pair of humpback whales... I'm really curious to see how "Nano" fits into this. Is it laced with carbon nano-tubes? Because in the movies, you must see the whales. Plus it allowed them to have the comic relief of Scotty trying to use a "primitive" computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalepsy Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I think it is so that they can see the whales have been transported properly and on board alive. I wonder if sushi is still a popular dish... I still don't understand why they had to be able to see the whales in there. Couldn't they have just used regular aluminum and let the whales sit in the dark for a few minutes? Hell it's not like they had much of a view through the transparent aluminum anyway, as if the inside of a Klingon cargo bay would comfort a pair of humpback whales... I'm really curious to see how "Nano" fits into this. Is it laced with carbon nano-tubes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 You know, the next Mustang is due in 2-3 years. It would be a good choice of product to debut a new material like nano-steel. Maybe I'm crazy, but the idea of a 3400lb coupe with an updated 5.0L sounds pretty tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm really curious to see how "Nano" fits into this. Is it laced with carbon nano-tubes? No. "Nano" refers to scale, or size, from "nanometer" (VERY small). Currently, scientists are working on all sorts of materials at the nano-scale, besides carbon. The "graining" or structure of the steel alloy is the "nano" tech. They are trying to get molecular arrangements different from what you get with regular steel alloys. Instead of the relatively large arrangements of the molecules, they are trying for arrangements more like glass; these are known as "amorphous phase" materials. We are currently at the equivalent of the Wright Bros. level of technology with nano tech. You ain't seen nuthin', yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We are currently at the equivalent of the Wright Bros. level of technology with nano tech. You ain't seen nuthin', yet. Yeah, just wait until the liquid-metal terminators start showing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, just wait until the liquid-metal terminators start showing up! I won't live to see 'em, but in about 100 years from now . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Ah, you are all incorrect It is the Fiesta - in fact, I was saving it to compare the two for you all and discovered if you save the image, it saves as "Fiesta-body-in-white": that was you in my driveway taking shots?...hmmmm, my Fiesta has too many airbags....,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 For the record, I remember EXACTLY where Sulu parked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 For the record, I remember EXACTLY where Sulu parked. given half a chance probably in Kirks Garage.....ahem....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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