Ford Pledges to Cut Energy Used in Automaking 25% by 2016
 

“Factory emissions account for about 15 percent of the environmental impact.

Keith Naughton - BLOOMBERG - June 15, 2012

Ford Motor Company claiming a one-fifth cut in energy used to make cars since 2006, pledged to reduce consumption in its factories an additional 25 percent by 2016.

The second-largest U.S. automaker used 2,778 kilowatt hours to produce each vehicle in its global factories last year, down 22 percent from 3,576 kwh in 2006, it said in its annual sustainability report today. While Ford is using more energy- efficient tools and production methods, part of the gain is from increased use of factory capacity as sales rebounded, said John Viera, the automaker’s global director of sustainability.

“Our plants are running at a higher capacity,” Viera said in an interview. “That’s definitely going to be a factor.”

Environmental efficiency is a cornerstone of Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally’s turnaround plan. As Ford has broadened its lineup with small cars such as the Fiesta subcompact, the fuel-efficiency of its U.S. vehicles has improved almost 17 percent since 2006, Executive Chairman Bill Ford said in a letter in the report. Factory emissions of carbon dioxide, a global-warming gas, fell 48 percent from 2000 to 2010. ... [Read More]

Re: Ford Pledges to Cut Energy Used in Automaking 25% by 2016
 

I believe industry uses one third of our energy.. so there is room for improvement.

"2,778 kilowatt hours to produce each vehicle"

So about $300 worth of electricity.. $600 if the plant is in California.

Re: Ford Pledges to Cut Energy Used in Automaking 25% by 2016
 

......2,778 kilowatt hours to produce each vehicle

.... OR...enough energy for my e-bike to travel 14,251,140 miles.

Re: Ford Pledges to Cut Energy Used in Automaking 25% by 2016
 

Didn't FORD also start installing renewable energy generation at some of their plants, too? I'd be curious as to what their actual rate is for electricity at each plant. I could imagine there's a ton of room on top of those BABs (Big @$$ Buildings) for a load of solar panels. Most of these plants are out in the open, no trees in sight from what I've seen. Perfect candidates for solar arrays!

This sort of goes to show just how much room for improvement there really is. I bet any upgrades they did have long paid off by now in energy savings, too.

Re: Ford Pledges to Cut Energy Used in Automaking 25% by 2016
 

As long as they collect the employee's sewage and make methane out of it :)

Re: Ford Pledges to Cut Energy Used in Automaking 25% by 2016
 

stop wasting electricity sitting at the computer and go ride your bike