There a lot of noise coming out of Ford's research and development team about noise reduction. The automaker has announced a new nanomaterial component to the vehicle hood to reduce engine volume.

Two-dimensional nanomaterial graphene has been doing wonders for the automotive industry. It's steered progress toward everything from batteries to polymers. Ford announced on Tuesdays their plans to use the material in fuel rail covers, pump covers, and front engine covers. The graphene is mixed with foam constituents. This will reduce engine noise more than traditional sound insulation while being thinner,lighter, and stronger.

The catch? In this current resource and financial climate, it's not viable for every application. So they need to limit what gets the graphene treatment. Ford is starting small, with multiple supplier partnerships to manufacturer 10 underhood components.

The first bunch of Ford cars to get the graphene treatment will be the Ford F-150 and the Mustang. The material will be added to new examples by the end of this year, with more vehicle models in the future.