Driving contributes about 20% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Through your driving habits and choice of vehicle, you have a lot of control over your personal contribution to climate change.
Ford is working hard to provide you with new ways to cut down on emissions. And Ford is minding its own climate impact by conserving and investing in more efficient manufacturing processes.
Cleaner Manufacturing — New and refurbished Ford plants around the world are using
less energy, conserving more water, and producing less waste. Since 2000,
Ford’s facilities worldwide have reduced carbon emissions by more than 15%.
Hybrid Engines — Hybrid engines reduce the amount of gasoline a car needs to run. Ford holds more than 100 hybrid-related patents, has introduced two hybrid vehicles, and has announced three more.
Alternative Fuels — Fuels derived from plants, like the corn-derived ethanol in E85, reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Ford offers six vehicles that can use E85 and is working with fuel companies to make it more widely available.
Hydrogen Power — Ford is developing two leading-edge platforms for harnessing hydrogen as a power source for vehicles — hydrogen combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells.
The options that are available today, like hybrids and alternative fuel engines, help reduce the emissions that cause climate change. As a concerned driver, you can choose the most efficient vehicle that meets your needs and drive it wisely.
And there’s another step you can take today to balance the climate impact of your driving. That’s where TerraPass comes in.
