According to a recent report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ford has been recognized for making the most significant improvement in fuel efficiency and reducing C02 emissions over the past five years.
According to Ford , it believes that the fuel-economy gains from its Ford Escape hybrid and Mercury Mariner hybrids played a key role in the recognition by the EPA. Ford also points to numerous incremental developments in aerodynamic vehicles properties, mechanical improvements, weight-saving and better energy management for its vehicles.
The report began in 2004 and did not include the Ford Fusion hybrid and Mercury Milan hybrids for consideration. Future testing which will include these hybrids, several EcoBoost options introduced in 2009 and beyond as well as the new 2011 Fiesta rated up to 40 mpg highway will continue to improve its company-wide fuel economy and emissions numbers.
“We are committed to delivering new products with the best fuel economy in every segment in which we compete – driven in large part by substantial advancements in powertrain technology,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Ford Global Powertrain Engineering. “We are focusing on sustainable technology solutions that can be used not for hundreds or thousands of cars, but for millions of cars, because that is how Ford truly will make a difference.”
Ford also points to its upcoming 2011 Focus, which will feature a pure electric model, a next-generation hybrid for 2012, 2011 model year introduction of a 4-cylinder EcoBoost and a plug-in hybrid SUV by 2012.
Ford plans to deliver 30 new powertrains over the next two years to continue to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
