Comments on: Going Green: Where We are and Where We’re Going http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/ The Ford Story Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:24:21 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jason R. http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-2184 Jason R. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:46:06 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-2184 Again, how about a hybrid minivan??? 15-17 mpg city is as bad as the gas guzzling SUVs, vans, & full-sized cars out there (Lincolns, Crown Vics, etc...). I think this market is vastly underestimated!!! Again, how about a hybrid minivan??? 15-17 mpg city is as bad as the gas guzzling SUVs, vans, & full-sized cars out there (Lincolns, Crown Vics, etc…). I think this market is vastly underestimated!!!

]]> By: Daren http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-1829 Daren Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:16:57 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-1829 Donald. I must acknowledge that I firmly beleive that anthropogenic warming is a reality, in part because I believe that most of the studies cited by the IPCC are peer reviewed and in part because some of these studies are not based on models but on ice core data, etc. However, it should be obvious as a former resident of LA that a transportation system based on petroleum is environmentally unsound regardless of the climate change issue. NOx emissions are partly responsible for acid deposition across the country, oil spills damage sensitive estuaries, freshwater lakes, and groundwater around the world, and the health effects of smog and particulate pollution resulting from buring petroleum contributes to our health care issues in this country. Anything we can do to find a more environmentally friendly transportation system is positive. Solving what most scientists agree is a real and present climate change danger is a bonus. Donald. I must acknowledge that I firmly beleive that anthropogenic warming is a reality, in part because I believe that most of the studies cited by the IPCC are peer reviewed and in part because some of these studies are not based on models but on ice core data, etc. However, it should be obvious as a former resident of LA that a transportation system based on petroleum is environmentally unsound regardless of the climate change issue. NOx emissions are partly responsible for acid deposition across the country, oil spills damage sensitive estuaries, freshwater lakes, and groundwater around the world, and the health effects of smog and particulate pollution resulting from buring petroleum contributes to our health care issues in this country. Anything we can do to find a more environmentally friendly transportation system is positive. Solving what most scientists agree is a real and present climate change danger is a bonus.

]]> By: Jennifer Moore Ford Motor Company Communications http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-1065 Jennifer Moore Ford Motor Company Communications Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:21:23 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-1065 Sam - We have long been supportive of E85 and biofuels and already have more than two million E85 capable vehicles on the road. Currently we offer several different models that are E85 capable - Fusion / Milan are available with a 3.0L E85 FFV engine the 2010 Escape and Mariner models with 3.0L 4V , one version of the F-150, Econoline, Expedition, Navigator, Grand Marquis, Crown Vic, Town Car. Ford has committed to double the production of our flexible fuel vehicles by 2010 and make half of our products FFVs by 2012 provided infrastructure to support this increase is in place. We believe biofuels do have a role to play in helping achieve energy security and look forward to progress coming in cellulosic ethanol. Jennifer Moore Ford Motor Company Sam – We have long been supportive of E85 and biofuels and already have more than two million E85 capable vehicles on the road. Currently we offer several different models that are E85 capable – Fusion / Milan are available with a 3.0L E85 FFV engine the 2010 Escape and Mariner models with 3.0L 4V , one version of the F-150, Econoline, Expedition, Navigator, Grand Marquis, Crown Vic, Town Car. Ford has committed to double the production of our flexible fuel vehicles by 2010 and make half of our products FFVs by 2012 provided infrastructure to support this increase is in place. We believe biofuels do have a role to play in helping achieve energy security and look forward to progress coming in cellulosic ethanol.

Jennifer Moore
Ford Motor Company

]]> By: Sam Wise http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-1055 Sam Wise Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:48:09 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-1055 I would like to know about your corporate position on E85 and flex fuel vehicles. Where are your cars with flex fuel capability? When will you make your entire fleet flex fuel / ethanol capable? Why have you not supported this important technology which is good for our world and especially good for the USA? I would greatly appreciate an actual , considerate response to these questions. Thank You I would like to know about your corporate position on E85 and flex fuel vehicles. Where are your cars with flex fuel capability? When will you make your entire fleet flex fuel / ethanol capable? Why have you not supported this important technology which is good for our world and especially good for the USA?
I would greatly appreciate an actual , considerate response to these questions.
Thank You

]]> By: Donald Mitxhell http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-765 Donald Mitxhell Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:15:30 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-765 Dear Sirs: I am offended by automatic assumptions of anthropogenic global warming. Please cite peer reviewed studies which are actually based on data rather than models. If you are to suscribe to the theory of anthropogenic global warming, electric vehicles (as well as any other vehicle) must be evaluated on their total global warming contribution. This means that the warming potential of the production of the vehicle as well as the recharging of the vehicle must be considered. Descriptions of hydrogen powered vehicles as non polluting is an obvious falsehood unless you can describe an economically feasible method for production of the hydrogen.. I am not unaware of environmental concerns. I left the Los Angles area some 40 years ago when I decided that it was not a good place to live. Give me good science and I will go along with you. Parroting a bunch of sycophants who are merely espousing that which will keep grants flowing in their direction does not give me any reason to consider you other than an enemy of rational individuals. Donald Mitchell Dear Sirs:

I am offended by automatic assumptions of anthropogenic global warming. Please cite peer reviewed studies which are actually based on data rather than models.

If you are to suscribe to the theory of anthropogenic global warming, electric vehicles (as well as any other vehicle) must be evaluated on their total global warming contribution. This means that the warming potential of the production of the vehicle as well as the recharging of the vehicle must be considered.

Descriptions of hydrogen powered vehicles as non polluting is an obvious falsehood unless you can describe an economically feasible method for production of the hydrogen..

I am not unaware of environmental concerns. I left the Los Angles area some 40 years ago when I decided that it was not a good place to live. Give me good science and I will go along with you. Parroting a bunch of sycophants who are merely espousing that which will keep grants flowing in their direction does not give me any reason to consider you other than an enemy of rational individuals.

Donald Mitchell

]]> By: Ed Mitchell http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-696 Ed Mitchell Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:14:43 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-696 Hi Neil Reed, I understand what you are saying when it seems not too many others around do. I am just about done with development of Stanley Meyer water for fuel technology. Once I convert one or more of my cars over I will approach them and see what they say. But rest assured my big plan is well past anyones ability to block the technology as they have done so far too many times in the past. It has been over 11 years since the death of Stanley Meyer and to his credit he has kept the technology to himself until now. I think it is time for change, as the new administration keeps telling us, and I will make it my mission in life to see that change does comes our way this time. This technology has no hydrogen filling stations so no infrastructure is needed, all the power is kept in the Automotive industry as it should be. Since Ford has shown they can survive hard times I think they are worthy to have a shot at this technology first. Hi Neil Reed,
I understand what you are saying when it seems not too many others around do. I am just about done with development of Stanley Meyer water for fuel technology. Once I convert one or more of my cars over I will approach them and see what they say. But rest assured my big plan is well past anyones ability to block the technology as they have done so far too many times in the past. It has been over 11 years since the death of Stanley Meyer and to his credit he has kept the technology to himself until now. I think it is time for change, as the new administration keeps telling us, and I will make it my mission in life to see that change does comes our way this time. This technology has no hydrogen filling stations so no infrastructure is needed, all the power is kept in the Automotive industry as it should be. Since Ford has shown they can survive hard times I think they are worthy to have a shot at this technology first.

]]> By: Scott Monty http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-692 Scott Monty Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:41:50 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-692 Interesting thought, John. I'm out here on the test track where the BEV Focus is running and I put the question to some team members. They agreed it was a good thought, but reminded me that the regenerative system only works when the vehicle is on. We don't recommend running your vehicle while towing it. :-) Scott Monty Global Digital Communications Ford Motor Company Interesting thought, John. I’m out here on the test track where the BEV Focus is running and I put the question to some team members. They agreed it was a good thought, but reminded me that the regenerative system only works when the vehicle is on. We don’t recommend running your vehicle while towing it. :-)

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company

]]> By: John Tarrant http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-691 John Tarrant Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:08:29 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-691 Self Charging Focus - can the new electric Focus be towed behind an RV? If so, will regenerative braking engage whenever the RV applies its brakes, thus charging the Focus for FREE? Self Charging Focus – can the new electric Focus be towed behind an RV? If so, will regenerative braking engage whenever the RV applies its brakes, thus charging the Focus for FREE?

]]> By: Kevin Coyman http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-636 Kevin Coyman Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:18:06 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-636 I fully agree with Neil. Hydrogen on demand is very inexpensive, has an immediate and substantial impact. I am about to create and install these on my wife's and my car. There is also a new turbine engine technology on the verge of being mass produced. It is being refined by a division of the largest company in China and in the US by the worlds leading expert on turbines as you read this. I have seen the prototype which is 30% more efficient then current engines on the road and there is plenty of room for improvement! Additionally, this engine only has one moving part, requires no oil, is air cooled, has cold start capabilities and can run on any fuel. This will be the engine in every vehicle on the road in the very near future! They also have the ability to be used from mopeds and lawn movers to energy generation to anything that needs and engine. I highly recommend Ford to check this out and get on board. I fully agree with Neil. Hydrogen on demand is very inexpensive, has an immediate and substantial impact. I am about to create and install these on my wife’s and my car.

There is also a new turbine engine technology on the verge of being mass produced. It is being refined by a division of the largest company in China and in the US by the worlds leading expert on turbines as you read this. I have seen the prototype which is 30% more efficient then current engines on the road and there is plenty of room for improvement! Additionally, this engine only has one moving part, requires no oil, is air cooled, has cold start capabilities and can run on any fuel. This will be the engine in every vehicle on the road in the very near future!

They also have the ability to be used from mopeds and lawn movers to energy generation to anything that needs and engine. I highly recommend Ford to check this out and get on board.

]]> By: jerry hamilton http://www.thefordstory.com/what-were-doing/green/going-green-where-we-are-and-where-we%e2%80%99re-going/#comment-613 jerry hamilton Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:41:47 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=605#comment-613 yes i think a edge in a hybird would be better then that flex any day. A tax break or rebate would help you sell more.if not why not make the escape hybird able to pul a load like the highlander hybird does? yes i think a edge in a hybird would be better then that flex any day. A tax break or
rebate would help you sell more.if not why not make the escape hybird able to pul a load like the highlander hybird does?

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