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Agave is roasted, pressed, fermented and distilled to create a popular spirit that’s shipped across the U.S., but it turns out that it’s not just good for filling up shot glasses.

Ford Motor Company has joined forces with Jose Cuervo to explore ways in which wasted agave fiber can be used to create car parts. Lots of testing is being conducted using the durable fibers, which have the ability to be transformed into a low-weight, sustainable composite.

Ultimately, the composite could result in lighter car parts that help improve fuel economy. Plus, it would minimize the use…

For art lovers, there are plenty of fun things to do in the Atlanta area this summer. Whether you want to make your next masterpiece or go explore outdoor galleries, one of these fun events is sure to satisfy.

Alpharetta Art in the Park
Now through September on select dates, locals can head to the outdoor artists market in downtown Alpharetta. You can see art pieces being created right before your eyes and purchase work from local artisans. A variety of mediums are represented, including jewelry, woodwork, pottery, soaps and lotions, clothing and much more.

Dates
July 30, 2016
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Ford continues to incorporate innovative new features on the award-winning F-150 and this year is no different. As the company celebrates hitting 1 million F-150 EcoBoost sales, a brand-new engine is being ushered into the lineup.

Standard on the incoming 2017 Ford F-150 is an all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost with efficiency-enhancing Auto Start-Stop technology; the engine is paired with a brand-new 10-speed automatic transmission! Together the duo will help the F-150 produce even greater power and fuel efficiency. In regard to power, Ford says shoppers can expect a minimum of 30 lb-ft more torque, but full specs haven…

If safety is something high on your list of musts when it comes to purchasing a new car, the 2017 Ford Fusion is one of your top options. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit research company, put the new Fusion through its battery of crash tests and the car passed with flying colors.

Test categories included moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints, and the Ford Fusion earned the highest score of “Good” in all evaluations. To earn the title of Top Safety Pick+, which is the institute’s most elite honor, Fusion’s available…