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Ford Motor Company | 2009 Annual Report 11
Worldwide, Ford is delivering advanced powertrains that reinforce its
commitment to improving fuel economy without sacrificing the joy of driving.
Advances in materials and technology have combined to yield benefits without
traditional tradeoffs. Aluminum has replaced iron, resulting in engines that
are lighter in weight yet more durable. Precise valvetrain control produces
more power using less fuel. And smoother, more efficient six-speeds have
eclipsed the four-speed units that were ubiquitous just a few years ago. From
the smallest gasoline four-cylinders to the largest turbo-diesels – and the
transmissions behind each – a refusal to compromise can be seen throughout
the Ford powertrain lineup.
A Global Effort, with Global Results
More than ever, the driving force for Ford
products has its roots in an elite global
engineering workforce. Powertrains are
designed for worldwide consumption but
have the flexibility to be tailored for local
market needs. EcoBoost™, which gained
immediate North American acceptance,
is now beginning its spread to European
vehicles. Our global 1.6-liter and
2.0-liter I-4 engines are finding their way
into vehicles worldwide utilizing global
platforms.
Ford’s commitment to sustainability and the
environment is evident in both its product
plan and its operational efficiencies.
In 2009, the EPA reported Ford’s fleetwide
fuel economy improved nearly 20 percent
during the prior five years, almost double
its closest competitor. Ford will deliver 30
new powertrains during the next two years
to increase fuel efficiency. Work is also
underway on four new electrified vehicles,
including the Transit Connect Electric, Focus Electric, a plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle and a next-generation hybrid.
Sustainability Blueprint
Energy efficiency and resource
conservation are critical to
running a strong business,
and Ford recently earned its
fifth consecutive ENERGY
STAR Award for Sustained
Excellence. Since 2000,
Ford’s U.S. facilities have
improved energy efficiency
by nearly 35 percent through innovative technology solutions,
replication of best practices and non-production shutdowns.
These successes were shared with Ford’s global operations.
In 2009, Ford became the first automaker to join the CDP Water
Disclosure Project, which will establish a water usage reporting
protocol and promote conservation of this increasingly scarce
resource. From 2000 to 2008, Ford cut its global water use by
56 percent in an effort to affect positive social change and reduce
its environmental impact around the world.
´ Ford Powertrain Innovations
Better World
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid