By now, most of us are aware of the very real threat climate change poses to our planet, and part of Ford Motor Company helping to combat climate change is reducing its impact on the planet entirely. One of the ways to achieve that is by using excess CO2—one of the gasses contributing to climate change—to create foam and plastic components. Ford is currently testing these products and expects the biomaterials to start being used in production vehicles within five years. The video below explains some more information, so give it a look if you’re interested!
Globally, a jaw-dropping 2.4 million pounds of CO2 are released into the atmosphere per second. Ford researchers hope that the early adoption of captured-carbon technologies will help achieve long-term goals that reduce the impact of global warming. Through a partnership with the company Novomer, Ford hopes to use the capture-carbon polymer in foams and plastics in order to help reduce the impact of CO2 emissions. In fact, foams that are formulated with up to 50 percent CO2-based polyols have the potential to reduce petroleum use by more than 600 million pounds per year.
“Ford is working aggressively to lower its environmental impact by reducing its use of petroleum-based plastic and foam. This technology is exciting because it is contributing to solving a seemingly insurmountable problem – climate change. We are thrilled to be leading the charge toward reducing carbon emissions and the effects of climate change.” –Debbie Mielewski, Ford senior technical leader of sustainability
If you’re someone who values environmental stewardship, you’ll be heartened to know that Ford is working toward a sustainable-emissions future and leading the charge among automakers for setting out a course of action to achieve it. Become part of the Ford family by coming to see us at Fox Grand Traverse Ford Lincoln, located on 3464 N U.S. 31 South Traverse City, MI. While you won’t find the CO2 polymer materials in our Ford models just yet, the technology is in the works and Ford expects that within five years, we’ll have production-ready materials. Until then, however, speak to someone on our friendly sales team about the specifics you’re looking for in a vehicle, and they’ll be sure to help you find the car that ticks all your boxes and makes you excited to drive!