Ford has a long-standing purpose beyond just making vehicles. They aim to have a positive impact on their employees, the communities they serve, and the environment.
This dedication is shown in their aim to achieve carbon neutrality across their vehicles, operations, and supply chain by 2050. It's an ambitious goal but fits with Ford's commitment to ongoing progress.
Leading the Change to Electric Vehicles
The car industry is changing quickly, and Ford is at the forefront of the move towards electric vehicles (EVs). They offer a range of gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles to meet different needs and give customers choices for a more sustainable future.
Ford's leadership in the EV sector is especially evident in the truck category. They are the top seller in the hybrid pickup truck market and have outsold all competitors combined in the electric truck segment. These electric pickups from Ford are expected to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime, helping the environment.
Going Beyond Vehicles: Creating a Strong Charging Network
For a smooth switch to EVs, having convenient and reliable charging infrastructure is vital. Realizing this, Ford has been actively growing the Blue Oval Charge Network, which now has over 128,000 charging stations across North America.
Additionally, Ford customers can now use over 15,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America with a free adapter, greatly increasing public charging options.
The Lasting Impact of Innovation: The Ford F-Series
For an incredible 47 years, the Ford F-Series has been the top-selling pickup truck in America. Ford has consistently invested a lot of money in making the F-Series more sustainable while also improving its power and performance, proving that these goals can be reached without compromise, as Bill Ford and Jim Farley have said.Our industry is going through significant and rapid change, and Ford is taking this chance to lead and help create a better world.”
A Closer Look at America’s Favorite Truck
The F-Series uses a surprising variety of recycled materials, including seat fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles, sound insulation from denim scraps, underbody covers from used tires, and wiring harnesses from rice husks.
Ford's innovative 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine uses turbocharging, direct injection, and a streamlined design to provide impressive performance while keeping fuel efficiency. This technology gives the power of a larger engine without losing fuel economy.
The body of the F-Series changed significantly from steel to military-grade aluminum. This change resulted in a lighter truck, leading to better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. It also allowed for increased carrying and towing capacity.
Ford's introduction of the PowerBoost full-hybrid powertrain improves fuel efficiency and reduces tailpipe emissions compared to traditional gasoline engines.
The F-150 Lightning is Ford's first electric truck, offering the capabilities and features of the F-Series while providing the environmental benefits of an electric vehicle.
Sustainability Beyond the Vehicle: Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Ford understands the importance of focusing not only on the product but also on the processes involved in its creation. They have continuously worked to improve environmental quality by conserving water, minimizing waste, and transitioning to carbon-free electricity in their manufacturing facilities, as highlighted by Bill Ford and Jim Farley.As always, Ford is focused on both what they build and how they build it. They have continued to push themselves on environmental quality, including conserving water, reducing waste, and transitioning to carbon-free electricity. This aligns with the expectations of their customers and neighbors.“
Responsible Sourcing: A Priority
Modern vehicles are complex machines, with components and materials obtained from a global network of suppliers. Ford gives importance to sustainable extraction of materials and fair treatment of workers in the supply chain.
For example, batteries are crucial for EVs, and Ford plays a leading role in supply chain mapping and auditing. They have not only mapped the direct battery suppliers but also suppliers further down the chain, ensuring responsible sourcing practices throughout the process. Ford's efforts in this area have been acknowledged by Lead the Charge, which ranked Ford #1 in the automotive industry for sustainability and fairness in their EV supply chains.
