Plastic Made of What!?

 

 

Ford has a reputation for innovation and sustainability, and for good reason. Take for example, the automaker's latest efforts, which involve making foam and plastic out of carbon dioxide. The use of the new materials could save 600 million pounds of petroleum annually. A Ford press release has more info.

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The 2017 Ford Escape: Ready to go whenever you are!

The mad dash to the car. It doesn't really matter why you're doing it, but no matter what, we've all done it at one point or another. And whether you're running late for work, trying to beat traffic after the ballgame, or trying to escape your screaming fans as your Beatles cover band re-enacts the classic "A Hard Day's Night" movie, you don't need to waste time unlocking your car and starting it manually. That's why the new 2017 Ford Escape comes available with Ford's SYNC® Connect technology, meaning you can hop…

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SYNC 911 Assist May Be the Most Important Call You Never Make

David Hatton reads a letter, "Dear Ford, I live in rural central Texas. I cannot remember the events of the accident that nearly killed me..."

He trails off, eyes growing red. "This one's actually emotional for me," he gives a pained laugh.

Hatton and his team at Ford's Global Emergency Services get letters regularly from Ford drivers whose lives were saved by SYNC 911 Assist. It was the first emergency system that could place a call directly to 911, rather than going through a call center first.

"Every minute counts in that situation," says Hatton.

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Find your solitude with the Ford Escape

There are many ways we can combat daily stress in our busy worlds, one of them is indulging in sacred moments of solitude. If you've been lacking some Zen in your life lately then Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown thinks it's time you take the 2016 Ford Escape's wheel and treat yourself to some much needed rest and rel

Solitary sunrise. ?? ??: @sannharvey #Ford #Escape #FordEscape #SUV #sunrise #alonetime #peaceful #meditation

A photo posted by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on th ride you won't find in any other crossover. You…

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Ford Gears Up for the New York International Auto Show

The start of any new auto show brings about renewed opportunity for drivers to witness the latest production models, concepts, and innovative technologies that automakers have brought to display, and to get an idea for the shape of the future of the automotive industry. Fans of the Ford Motor Company have a great deal to be excited for this year, as the Ford Focus RS is poised to arrive in showrooms, but they can get a great look at it ahead of this arrival date, at the New York International Auto Show in just a few days' time.

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Leave Potholes in the Dust with the 325-horsepower Ford Fusion Sport

You're racing along in your new sports car, going a little faster than you should be. You realize too late there's a good reason for the speed limit on this road -- it's full of potholes.

Your front wheel hits the hole, and there's a loud bang that shakes the whole frame. You're able to keep driving, but you know, deep down inside, something bad happened. Sure…

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Ford's Innovative Technology is coming to Europe

It's pretty well-established that Ford is at the forefront of innovation. With 25 mobility experiments in the works, a creative plan to become a leader in the customer experience, and the debut of SYNC 3--Ford's vehicle connectivity system--the American automotive company is destined to make history.

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Why Olfactory Experts Have Been Sniffing Your New Ford

Ah, there's nothing like that new car smell.

But how does that distinctive leathery, factory-fresh odor come to be? If you thought it was incidental, you have underestimated what perfectionists Ford designers are.

Every detail of a new Ford vehicle has been thought out, right down to the way it smells. Just like food companies and wine makers use taste-testers to ensure the quality of their product, so does Ford employ odor assessors to sniff each cabin material.

There are about 100 different materials in a car that influence its fragrance profile.

Each of these materials is sampled, and…

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Get the Details About Ford's New SYNC 3 System

Just in case you haven't heard, our favorite American automaker is phasing out their previous infotainment system and slowly replacing it with the new Ford SYNC 3 system that's leaps and bounds ahead! This new system boasts a touchscreen that's more responsive to your finger, have more responsive voice recognition as well, features larger tiles and tabs for easier browsing, and a more user-friendly interface so you can find what you need more quickly. Take a look at it in action below and see why we're so excited for it:

 

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Start Your Ford from the Mountain Top with SYNC Connect

The winter months can be wonderful, or they can be brutal--it's largely a matter of perspective. Then again, having the ability to slip into a heated car after a long day on the slopes or at the end of your workday can certainly make a big difference in how you approach the chilly season.

 

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