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Earth Day Is Every Day as Ford Motor Company Reduces Its Global Manufacturing Environmental Footprint

By admin - Posted on April 22nd, 2008

Earth Day, Every Day: Dagenham Windturbines

DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 – Earth Day (April 22) is a time to reflect on what society is doing to address climate change and energy security, and a reminder that preserving the earth is the responsibility of all who use it. As part of Ford Motor Company’s commitment to do its part, the company is dramatically improving the efficiency of its manufacturing operations worldwide and increasing the use of renewable or “green” energy sources.

Earth Day, Every Day: Dagenham Windturbines (UK)

Highlights:
* Ford continues to reduce environmental footprint by improving the efficiency of its global manufacturing operations.

Chrysler and Washtenaw County Collaborate to Test Winds for Clean Energy Production

By admin - Posted on March 19th, 2008

Tagged: Chrysler • Clean energy • Energy • Wind energy

26-Story (264-foot) meteorological test tower sited at Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds

Chelsea, Michigan, Mar 18, 2008 - The winds in western Washtenaw County will be tested for clean energy production over the next year, beginning with construction of a 26-story meteorological tower at Chrysler LLC’s Chelsea Proving Grounds this week.

Over the next 12-18 months, energy experts from the county, the University of Michigan, and the consulting firm North Coast Wind and Power will monitor high-level winds at the site to determine if they are suitable for generating electricity.

A study by Washtenaw County found that the area around Chrysler’s Proving Grounds has the greatest potential for developing wind energy in the county.

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