“Ford has a long history of developing vehicles that run on renewable fuels; and the increased use of biofuels is an important element of our sustainability strategy now and moving forward,” said Tim Wallington, technical leader with the Ford Systems Analytics and Environmental Sciences Department. “We look ahead from a technological, economic, environmental, and social standpoint at potential next-generation renewable fuels that could power our vehicles.”

Algae for oil
Industry forecasters and trend magazines such as The Futurist have highlighted “algae for oil” as one of the hottest technologies and thought-provoking ideas for 2010.

Algae biofuel research received an added boost this spring when the House of Representatives introduced a bill (HR 5142) –known as the GREEN JOBS Act of 2010 – to encourage investment tax credits for algae-based biorefineries.

This year, Ford researchers visited Wayne State University’s National Biofuels Energy Laboratory, which is actively analyzing suitable algae strains that could be used as a feedstock for biodiesel. The Ford researchers, part of the company’s Systems Analytics and Environmental Sciences Department, also have conducted in-house research on the opportunities and challenges of producing biodiesel from algae oil.

via FORD SCIENTISTS LOOK TO ALGAE AS POTENTIAL BIOFUEL | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• The all-new Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty is B20 biodiesel compatible. This increased biodiesel compatibility gives customers more fueling choices
• Diesel engines account for 65 percent of Super Duty sales; the new diesel enables class-leading towing capability of 26,400 pounds on chassis cabs and 24,400 pounds on pickups, which is vital to Super Duty customers, 97 percent of whom tow
• National Biodiesel Day is held March 18, the birth date of Rudolf Diesel – the man who invented the diesel engine

A LITTLE ABOUT THE MAN WHO STARTED IT ALL: MEET RUDOLF DIESEL

DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2010 – As diesel fans around the world anticipate National Biodiesel Day on March 18, the birthday of the famed engine inventor, Rudolf Diesel, Ford readies for customers the new 2011 Super Duty and its all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine with unsurpassed biodiesel compatibility.

The new diesel engine, available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty, is B20 compatible, which allows customers an additional fueling option that uses blends of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is a type of diesel fuel that is derived from renewable energy sources and feedstocks, such as vegetable oils and animal fats.

via NEW 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL OFFERS CUSTOMERS MORE FUELING CHOICES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• The all-new 2011 Ford Super Duty delivers even more productivity for commercial and fleet customers with best-in-class horsepower and torque as well as class-leading fuel economy from both the all-new diesel and gasoline engines along with Super Duty’s best-in-class towing and payload capability
• A full suite of technologies, including Ford Work Solutions™ and SYNC® voice-activated communications, make it easier for fleet owners to manage their vehicles and businesses
• New diesel engine is compatible with biodiesel up to B20 while the new gasoline engine can run on regular-grade gasoline, E85 ethanol or any blend in between, providing a wide array of fueling options for operators of either engine
• All-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed transmission manages the improved power and torque with its SelectShift Automatic™ feature and includes upgrades to reduce cost of ownership; available Live Drive PTO (Power Take Off) extends diesel capability

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – When choosing a work truck, commercial and fleet operators demand the best. The all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers, with best-in-class torque and horsepower as well as class-leading fuel economy from both the new 6.7-liter diesel and 6.2-liter gasoline engines that build on the line’s heritage of best-in-class towing and payload.

via ALL-NEW 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY PRIMED TO MEET COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER NEEDS, IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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