As the global warming threat is better known by the world community, the public has prompted many industries to protect the environment before it is too late. The automotive industry has begun to develop new technologies to produce cleaner vehicles. car company known for producing gas-guzzling vehicles were forced to produce smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles.
Electric hybrid technology with full technology of electric cars and alternative fuels, automakers have been pouring their funds to develop a new technology that will reduce demand in the global community of petroleum fuels to reduce emissions greenhouse gases. One of the major car manufacturers in terms of going green is the Ford Motor Company.
The Dearborn automaker based in Michigan does not use only alternative fuel technology to protect the environment, but also made a little green in other areas like production and recovery as part of his campaign for environmental protection . An environmental protection efforts of Ford regarding the use of sustainable fabrics. One of the latest cars from 2008 redesigned Ford Escape, is reportedly the first U.S. vehicle to use 100 percent recycled fabric seating for their content.
The fabrics used for seats for the Ford Escape 2008 is produced by Interface Fabrics, Inc. The fabrics are made from post-industrial waste or materials used for a purpose which is intended for consumer use, but not reaching the market. Examples include bottle caps, plastic waste and polyester fabrics. These materials are subject to a process which transformed into thread to be used as fabric for the seats in the 2008 Escape. By using these recycled materials, it is estimated that Ford has held 600,000 gallons of water and eliminate the emission of 1. 8 million pounds of carbon dioxide. This is certainly more impressive in a vehicle with an engine cleaner and a Borla exhaust system to match.
Another environmental initiative that Ford has taken is the use of six-speed automatic transmission that significantly reduces fuel consumption. These gearboxes have been shown to reduce consumption by 7 percent of high-speed driving through a four-speed transmission. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury will combine to offer fifteen models are available with fuel-saving six-speed transmission. For 2008, Ford expects to be producing 1. 3 million of these six-speed transmissions, which will be offered by two of the three cars that will be in the market.
Ford is also the first to use diesel technology for heavy vehicles, truck class. The 2008 Super Duty is Ford’s answer to the most stringent emission standards adopted by countries around the world. Heavy trucks are equipped with a 6. 4-liter PowerStroke engine is dubbed as gasoline engines clean. This atmosphere of friendship does not sacrifice power as the motor is rated to produce 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. This is another testimony to the development of Ford vehicles with the environment in mind.
Another step taken by Ford to the protection of the environment is the conversion of fuel vapors of paint can also be used. Ford’s Michigan Truck plant in Wayne, the company uses a system of gas-to-fuel, where the paint fumes are incinerated. The process not only removes volatile organic compounds in these fumes, but at the same time, produces electricity that could follow the structure of power. This process is used in systems where they join the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
Besides the technology of paint fumes, Ford also uses flex-fuel technology in its dedication to protecting the environment. This is evident in the 2008 Crown Victoria Interceptor, which will be sued by the police. The car police said were designed to run on either gasoline or a combination of gasoline and bioethanol E85.
In addition to Ford vehicles with clean engine technology, the company has also invested in the conservation and cleaning of “natural environment surrounding its facilities in Dearborn and Allen Park, Michigan. Ford’s efforts include the maintenance of the fields where animals abound. The designated airline “Grow Zones”, which is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife habitat, among others.
When we talk about structure assembly plant of Ford River Rouge sport, in fact, a “living roof.” The roof of this facility, covering about 10 hectares, is covered with Sedum plants that filter rain water and converts carbon dioxide into oxygen. The plant also uses solar energy used to provide the plant with more energy and hot water.
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