Ford Goes Totally Green With Explorer 2011
With its 2011 Explorer model Ford is going ‘Green’ and according to the car manufacturer the 2011 Explorer uses its latest high-tech power trains and mechanical enhancements to achieve fuel economy improvements of more than 30 percent over the similar current model.
According to the manufacturer, the 2011 Ford Explorer would be built from 85 percent recyclable material including: 40 percent soy polyurethane foam in its seat cushions and seat backs, 25 percent recycled fiber in its seat upholstery, bolster, sale cialis and carpeting.
Ford claims that the use of recycled fiber instead of virgin fiber in its seating materials would result in an estimated 20 percent reduction in energy consumption, and a 17 percent waste elimination, yielding a 14 percent reduction in CO2 emissions.
The further use of soy foam to replace petroleum-based foam will buy Plendil online reduce its annual petroleum oil usage by more than 10,500 barrels. Soy foam is up to 24 percent more renewable than petroleum-based foam. The use of soy foam also has helped Ford reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 11 million pounds, claims the manufacturer.
Ford stated that it would also be using recycled steel left over from the F-150 production in its noise-dampening fender baffles. Ford stated in a press release that by reducing its use of virgin steel by an estimated 119 tons in a single years production it would be cialis online buy reducing CO2 emissions by about 119 tons.
Mr. Jim Holland Ford’s chief nameplate engineer said “By offering better fuel efficiency in an overall greener package, we’re offering our SUV customers an appealing and sustainable product.”, and “Ford has made tremendous strides, not only in improving fuel economy in the new Explorer, but also in using more environmentally friendly materials,” he continued..
Amy Marentic Ford’s Group Marketing Manager said: “By increasing the use of recycled or renewable content in our vehicles whenever possible, Ford is helping reduce waste to landfills by millions of pounds, and the new Explorer is no exception. We believe customers will value these green features, as they help the environment without sacrificing the Explorer’s capability, utility, and safety.”