Earlier today Ford Motor Company was among the first automakers to receive a green partnership with the U.S. government to help accelerate the development of advanced technologies for even better fuel efficiency and emissions. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, was part of an array of dignitaries as Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, graciously accepted the opportunity to further advance Ford's partnership for a greener America.
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| Cut #1: | "Today marks a historic green partnership, Ford is so pleased to be among the first selected for this high tech green program. A selection that is based on the strength of our technology and our innovation and the kind of innovation that happens right here everyday at the Research and Innovation Center." :18 sec. |
| Mulally went on to say, Ford is working to meet key challenges facing the nation, energy security, energy independence, and sustainability. | |
| Cut #2: | "This is all about partnering to address the shared goals of reducing our carbon footprint and our dependence on foreign sources of energy. It is the kind of partnership that will help America manufacturing not just survive, but thrive." :15 sec. |
| Ford is among 75 applicants to join in this partnership of car and component makers, suppliers and innovative startups, all working together toward national priorities. | |
| Cut #3: | "Our participation in the program will help us accelerate the development of advanced technologies that will deliver more fuel efficient cleaner vehicles to American consumers and with our partnership with the Department of energy the advanced technology, manufacturing and semi program will impact nearly all of our manufacturing facilities and thousands of employees here in the United States." :23 sec. |
| Mulally went on to say Ford is investing nearly $14 billion dollars in the United States of America on advanced technology vehicles that will achieve annual fuel savings of two and half billion gallons by 2012. | |
| Cut #4: | "Our commitment to fuel efficiency and advanced technology is clear. Ford intends to be the fuel economy leader. (applause)" :14 sec. |
| Before turning the press conference over to Governor Granholm, Mulally said the company is dedicated to be a part of the solution for a better world and closed by repeating his appreciation and opportunity to partner with the administration to set a path for a greener America. |