Helpful Guides - Ford Vehicles and the Environmental

Are you passionate about environmental welfare? Interested in the latest earth-conscious technology? Then you'll be thrilled to learn about some of Ford's innovations and forward-thinking practices. Over the past few years, we've worked on some of the automotive industry's toughest environmental problems-while managing to come up with some cool designs along the way.

Here are a few of our most exciting developments.

Environmental Solutions.Because environmental safeguarding starts at the grass roots level, Ford Motor Company takes part in a number of initiatives aimed at leaving the world a better place than we found it. From the reduce/reuse/recycle program to cleaner manufacturing processes, Ford takes a stand on the environmental front lines.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles.Ford's earth-conscious concerns have been translated into great new vehicle designs as well. Hybrid Electric Vehicles represent one of the smartest transportation innovations. These double-duty vehicles run on a combination of gasoline and electricity. The result? Low emissions, better fuel economy, optimized performance (and less noise pollution). And the innovation doesn't stop there-Ford HEVs blend forward-thinking function with high-tech design. And you get all the conveniences of traditional vehicles-spacious seating, storage room, creature comforts and extended driving range.

Alternative Fuel Sources. In addition to electricity, Ford has explored other fuel sources as well, designing vehicles that utilize alternative fuels like propane, natural gas, and ethanol.

Finally, it's not just what you put into the environment that counts--it's how you behave while you're in the great outdoors as well. That's why Ford wholeheartedly endorses the Tread Lightly program, which increases awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our wilderness areas.

For more news and complete details of the latest Ford innovations, be sure to visit our Environmental Initiatives page.