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Ford Expands Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Production

March 21, 2019March 24, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

Ford Motor Company is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Michigan, with plans that include adding a second North American plant for the automaker’s next-generation battery electric vehicles.

Ford Procures 500,000 Megawatt Hours of Wind Energy in Michigan

February 22, 2019May 8, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Ford Motor Company is collaborating with DTE Energy to procure 500,000 megawatt hours of wind energy in Michigan. The automaker says the deal should help power two plants and several additional buildings with 100% renewable locally sourced energy.

Jeff White, Energy Manager — Ford

September 27, 2017August 2, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

What market trends will we see in coming years? Ford's Jeff White expects these technologies will help improve energy efficiency.

Ford Explores Bamboo Fiber for Lighter Weight Materials, Stronger Supply Chain

June 16, 2017July 17, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Ford Motor Co. is the second major automaker in recent weeks to make the news for focusing on sustainably sourced materials for use in manufacturing. Ford is evaluating plastics made stronger by bamboo fiber for interior car parts like storage bins or side panels, writes Plastics News. The company is ... Read more »

World Water Day: GE, Intel, Anheuser-Busch, Banyan Water, Cummins, ‘Toilet’ Beer

March 22, 2017January 27, 2023 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Today is the UN’s World Water Day and addressing the global water crisis — as well as future-proofing their own water supply — is top of mind for many environmental managers. Here are some of the water management and conservation projects we are following.

Ford Water-Saving Technologies Reduced Usage by 13 Million Gallons

March 22, 2017April 29, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Ford implemented the two efficiency programs last year: an increase in the re-use of water in the plant’s pre-treatment system and the addition of a cooling tower side-stream electrolysis (water softening) to remove calcium and magnesium.

What Walmart, Ford, ILFI and Green Building Alliance Are Doing to Make Manufacturing Profitable, Sustainable

March 21, 2017January 27, 2023 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Domestic manufacturing is getting a boost from federal dollars and also from recent investments made by manufacturers themselves.

Clean Fleets: Ford Electrifies Work Trucks, Carbon Fiber Subframe Improves Fuel Efficiency

March 17, 2017January 27, 2023 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Several new innovations, including a lightweight carbon fiber composite subframe, electrified work trucks and biofuel made from wastewater can help corporate fleets reduce emissions and meet fuel economy regulations.

Ford’s Supply Chain Environmental Management Program On Track to Save 550M Gallons of Water, 500,000 MT Carbon Emissions

March 15, 2017December 9, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Ford is expanding its program that helps suppliers improve their environmental management, growing the Partnership for A Cleaner Environment (PACE) program company participants to more than 40 in two years.

Despite Auto Rule Rollback, Fuel-Economy Improvements Will Likely Continue

March 6, 2017April 4, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Emissions and fuel-economy standards for new cars will likely be overhauled this week as the Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with major auto companies to rollback the rules for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks.

Takata Airbag Debacle Now Legally Ensnares Car Makers

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

Lawsuits are now alleging that certain car makers knew about the exploding Takata airbags and had installed them anyway.

Automakers to Trump: Reverse Fuel Efficiency Rules

February 13, 2017December 16, 2019 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

General Motors, Ford, Toyota and 15 other major automakers have urged President Donald Trump to reverse a decision by the Obama administration to lock in fuel efficiency rules for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks.

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