Ford is setting their standards high stating that they will offer 100 percent of its fleet vehicles this year with fuel-efficient powertrains and other sustainable technologies - including battery electric, hybrid, natural gas, propane, E-85, biodiesel (B20) and EcoBoost. "Companies and the government are greening their fleets, and Ford is here to help," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. "Ford is driving America with a full line of vehicles featuring alternative fuel powertrains and advanced sustainable technologies aimed at improving fuel economy, reducing CO2 emissions and significantly reducing the cost of owning our vehicles for fleet customers nationwide while providing healthy returns to our business." Ford said the latest EPA report shows it has improved the fuel efficiency of its lineup more than any other automaker. Ford is building on the success of its Transit Connect by offering a pure electric-powered version of the Transit Connect later this year. Additionally, a Transit Connect Taxi comes to market later this year with compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG). The all-new 2011 Super Duty is available with diesel and gas engines that have flexible fueling options. The 2011 F-150 will be available with EcoBoost engines, and E-Series will be offered with engine prep packages that allow conversion to CNG or LPG. In addition to the hybrid models, the Escape and Fusion also will be available with E-85 fuel capabilities. Looks like Ford plans to turn a green leaf for 2011, and what a great way to start this decade.
