Ford accepts Better Buildings Challenge as only U.S. automaker to pledge energy reduction

Ford is the only U.S. automaker to accept the a target=_blank href=http://energy.gov/articles/better-buildings-challenge-reports-first-year-s-savings-partners-track-meet-2020-goalDepartment of Energyrsquo;s Better Buildings Challenge/a ndash; President Obamarsquo;s initiative to improve the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings. Ford will reduce energy consumption in 25 plants covering 61 million square feet ndash; the equivalent of more than 1,000 football fields ndash; over 10 years. The initiative will help the automaker continue its long-term commitment to protecting the environment by improving its manufacturing techniques. Ford has received national recognition for its responsible use of natural resources, including paint process improvements, retooling of manufacturing facilities with energy-efficient equipment and large-scale lighting replacements. An illustration of the Department of Energyrsquo;s Better Building Challenge can be found a target=_blank href=http://energy.gov/a

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 22 May 2013 | 3:00 pm

Ford Credit Presentation at AFSA Credit Summit for Fixed Income Investors

On Wednesday, May 29, Sam Smith, director, Long Term Funding and Securitization, Ford Motor Company, will deliver a presentation about Ford Motor Credit Company at the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Credit Summit for Fixed Income Investors in Boston. The presentation will begin at 4:10 p.m. ET and last approximately 35 minutes.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 22 May 2013 | 10:00 am

Ford Increases North American Capacity by 200,000 Units and Reduces Summer Shutdown to Meet Surging Demand

Ford Motor Company will add an additional 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year. In addition, Ford will produce an extra 40,000 units by idling select plants for only one week during what has been the traditional two-week summer shutdown.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 22 May 2013 | 1:01 am

Fordrsquo;s Supplier Diversity Development Program: 35 Years of Empowering Minority, Women and Veteran Business Owners

Fordrsquo;s Supplier Diversity Development (SDD) program celebrates 35 years of cultivating successful relationships between the company and its minority-, women- and veteran-owned supplier businesses.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 20 May 2013 | 9:00 am

Ford Fusion Energi Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has earned the highest possible ldquo;five-starrdquo; Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The five-star rating is the U.S. Governmentrsquo;s highest-possible safety rating and is determined only after severe testing procedures as part of NHTSArsquo;s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 20 May 2013 | 1:01 am