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Ford Sustainability Report 2006/7

Materiality Matrix

Ratings of control or influence reflect Ford's contribution to an issue through its operations and product offerings. Factors that can reduce Ford's control or influence include, among other things, technology limitations, costs and consumer demand.

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Advanced cleaner technologies

Definition of issue Ford's powertrain strategy, including hybrids, diesel, fuel cells; also emerging technologies like nanotechnology.
Comments High customer/NGO interest in technologies but also concerns over cost and infrastructure.
Trend from previous analysis Greater customer awareness of technology options
Level of control or influence *** High
More information Advanced Clean Technologies

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