Ford statement on new CAFE standards (it's a thumbs-up)
Today, President Obama announced the framework to develop a new national standard for fuel economy that promises to provide a clear and achievable pathway for the auto industry to significantly improve fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make progress toward energy independence.
Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, along with other industry and government leaders, joined President Obama at the White House today for the announcement of this decisive and positive action. Although much work remains, this important step allows us to move toward a final regulation that all stakeholders can support. We salute the cooperative efforts of the Obama Administration, the state of California, environmental groups and others that played a constructive role in this process
Creating one national standard, rather than a patchwork of state-by-state regulations, gives Ford and other automakers greater clarity, certainty and flexibility to achieve the nation’s goals. We welcome the opportunity to work with the federal agencies to finalize the standards.
While meeting these tough new regulations will require significant financial resources and continued technological advancements, Ford is fully committed to not only meeting the federal standard but also delivering on our promise to provide the best or among the best fuel economy with every new vehicle we introduce - just as we’ve done with our new Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan, Milan Hybrid and F-150, among others.
Just this morning, we celebrated the beginning of production of the first of our advanced new EcoBoost engines in Cleveland. EcoBoost will first be available this summer on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex. It will be expanded to 90 percent of Ford’s nameplates by 2013.
We are equally committed to bringing to market more small cars, hybrids and electric vehicles.
Significantly improving fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are core to Ford’s mission to deliver great products, a stronger company and a better world.
For more information about today's news visit thefordstory.com.
Thanks for you continued commitment to Ford.
Sue Cischke
Group Vice President
Sustainability
Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, along with other industry and government leaders, joined President Obama at the White House today for the announcement of this decisive and positive action. Although much work remains, this important step allows us to move toward a final regulation that all stakeholders can support. We salute the cooperative efforts of the Obama Administration, the state of California, environmental groups and others that played a constructive role in this process
Creating one national standard, rather than a patchwork of state-by-state regulations, gives Ford and other automakers greater clarity, certainty and flexibility to achieve the nation’s goals. We welcome the opportunity to work with the federal agencies to finalize the standards.
While meeting these tough new regulations will require significant financial resources and continued technological advancements, Ford is fully committed to not only meeting the federal standard but also delivering on our promise to provide the best or among the best fuel economy with every new vehicle we introduce - just as we’ve done with our new Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan, Milan Hybrid and F-150, among others.
Just this morning, we celebrated the beginning of production of the first of our advanced new EcoBoost engines in Cleveland. EcoBoost will first be available this summer on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex. It will be expanded to 90 percent of Ford’s nameplates by 2013.
We are equally committed to bringing to market more small cars, hybrids and electric vehicles.
Significantly improving fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are core to Ford’s mission to deliver great products, a stronger company and a better world.
For more information about today's news visit thefordstory.com.
Thanks for you continued commitment to Ford.
Sue Cischke
Group Vice President
Sustainability