Ford F-150 Lightning CO2 savings equivalent to 33,224 liters of gasoline

Ford stated that the F-150 Lightning, its first electric pickup truck, has a carbon dioxide savings that is equivalent to 8,777 gallons (or 33,224 liters) of gasoline over the vehicle’s lifespan.

This information is part of Ford’s recently released 2023 Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report.

The data revealed that Ford is on track to achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2050 across its vehicles, operations, and supply chain. It also highlights progress on initiatives aligned with the company’s commitment to source raw materials that are responsibly produced and make its electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain more transparent.

For starters, the Blue Oval brand is on the path to reaching its targeted annual production run rate of 600,000 EVs by the end of 2023 and more than two million by the end of 2026.

To help see this projection through, Ford has dedicated more than US$50 billion (approximately P2.721 trillion) from 2022 through 2026 to develop and manufacture electric vehicles and batteries.

“We believe the long-term success of any business is inextricably linked with creating value for customers, employees, and communities, while also caring for the planet. We are undertaking a massive transformation to lead the electric and connected era of transportation and are committed to being transparent about our progress and opportunities for improvement. We are excited and optimistic about the future and look forward to making carbon-neutral transportation a reality,” commented Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford.

The report also outlines the impact of this strategy, including the carbon dioxide emissions savings of driving a Ford EV.

Ford revealed that estimates show that driving a Ford EV could reduce lifetime carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 60 percent when charged with US grid-average electricity compared to driving a similar internal combustion engine vehicle.

Also revealed in the report, was the impact of Ford’s efforts in reducing emissions from its facilities, processes, and electricity that support the company’s operations and global supply chain.

For example, Ford made strides to transition to carbon-free electricity usage by incorporating 60.6 percent carbon-free electricity into its operations globally, including all purchased electricity for manufacturing in Europe and Mexico. Globally, 42.6 percent was renewable electricity.

“In 2022, we made a number of advancements toward carbon neutrality, including introducing new exciting EVs, upgrading our facilities, investing in carbon-free and renewable electricity, and using our purchasing power to help scale low-carbon materials. We're also creating new visibility and accountability for a global EV and battery supply chain that upholds our values. This is how we can help build a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive transportation future,” said Ford Sustainability, Homologation, and Compliance Global Director Cynthia Williams.

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