Mobility

DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2008 – Ford Motor Company announced today that it is working with researchers, academia, and public and private companies to develop long-term strategies to confront growing transportation and personal mobility challenges in large and increasingly congested metropolitan areas.

Highlights:
* By 2015, about two-thirds of the world will be living in urban areas, which will exacerbate traffic congestion and present major challenges to basic transportation and personal mobility.
* “Ford Urban Mobility Networks” is a pilot program that is exploring how to coordinate a variety of transportation options and provide vital real-time information to individuals living in densely populated urban centers.

Ford's sustainability report provides updates on the key topics of climate change, mobility, vehicle safety, human rights and sustaining Ford

DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2008 – Despite business and economic challenges, Ford Motor Company remains deeply committed to building a sustainable company and contributing to a sustainable world. The company’s progress on social, economic and environmental issues is outlined in Ford’s 2007/2008 Sustainability Report released today.

Highlights:
* Ford’s blueprint for sustainability outlines the company’s CO2 strategy through the year 2030.
* Ford last year launched EcoBoost, an engine technology that mates direct injection and turbocharging to a gasoline engine to improve vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

October 1, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Toyota and Braun Ability offer two models of the Sienna Rampvan for 2008 as part of their commitment to customers with special mobility needs. Two versions of the side-entry Rampvan continue for 2008, an “Infloor” ramp model and a "Foldout" ramp model.

2008 Toyota Sienna Rampvan