Now look a little closer inside this eco-friendlier
hatchback. The 2012 Ford Focus Electric runs on
battery power alone, with a shorter charge time. It never needs a drop of gas. And it produces zero carbon dioxide emissions. A suite of smart driver information technologies makes it easier to track energy usage. Even the cushions and head restraints use a bio-based polyurethane foam that comes from plant seed oils such as soybeans.

Plastic Bottles Become Car Seats

Making car seats for the Ford Focus Electric starts with recycled plastic bottles. This quick animation shows you how we keep plastic bottles out of the landfill—and turn them into part of this
eco-friendly vehicle.

Performance and Sustainability

First-quality Repreve was a natural choice for Ford, because the fabric made with Repreve performs the same as fabrics made of non-recycled materials. Plus, Repreve helps make the Ford Focus Electric better for the planet by reducing the use of natural resources, especially petroleum. Repreve also diverts plastic bottles from the waste stream, and cuts energy consumption and CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process. Today, Ford already is working on more ways to use Repreve-based fabrics across the entire car and truck lineup.

Made with 100% Sustainable Fabric

Ford started using sustainable fabrics in its cars in 2009. Recently, Ford decided to use only fabrics that are 100% sustainable in any vehicle with an eco-friendly powertrain, like the Focus Electric. The fabric in the Ford Focus Electric is made from a Repreve hybrid blend. It contains pre-consumer fiber manufacturing waste, and recycled plastic PET bottles.

A Continuing Commitment

As one of the largest carmakers in the world, Ford is committed to “reduce, reuse, and recycle” to shrink the company’s overall environmental footprint—globally. From front grill to back bumper, Ford continues to explore using nonmetal recycled and bio-based materials whenever possible. Other innovations include: castor oil foam in instrument panels; wheat straw-filled plastics, recycled resins for underbody systems; and natural-fiber plastic for interior components. At the same time, the company has been accelerating the development of fuel-efficient vehicle technologies around the world. Look for Repreve in upcoming Ford models.

To view the Ford Focus Electric online,
go to: ford.com