Ford Manufactures More Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Than Ever Before
Dedicated to best-in-segment fuel economy for every new or significantly new vehicle launched, Ford’s 2008 Ford Escape, Escape Hybrid, Focus, Flex and Expedition, Mercury Mariner, Mariner Hybrid and Lincoln Navigator all deliver unrivaled fuel efficiency. The 2010 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid are now joining that growing list. From biodegradable soy foam seats to our highly advanced Ecoboost™ technology that is designed to deliver better fuel economy and V8-like power, Ford is leading the way in green technologies.
Here are just a few ways that demonstrate Ford’s commitment to more eco-friendly vehicles:
- Escape Hybrid and Focus get more than 34 mpg. Six of our models offer a maximum cruising range of over 500 miles.
- In 2009, Ford will double the number and volume of hybrids, with the new Ford Escape Hybrid rated by the EPA as the most fuel-efficient SUV in the world. Also on the horizon are the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, which are expected to get at least 39 mpg, which is at least 6 mpg better than Toyota Camry hybrid.
- Available in 2009 and 2010 models, Ford will put 50,000 Ecoboost vehicles on the road over the next five years.
- Our SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide, available on the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, uses LCD screens on either side of the speedometer to show fuel and battery power levels, average and instant miles-per-gallon, helping to coach drivers on how to optimize fuel efficiency.
- With its sedum-covering, our Rouge factory has the largest green manufacturing roof in the United States. In the UK, wind turbines power our Dagenham facility.
Tags: EcoBoost, environment, green, green driving practices, SmartGauge, sustainability
