Ford is making strides towards a sustainable future by aiming to source 100% carbon-free electricity for its global manufacturing by 2035. Key production facilities for the Ranger and Everest models in South Africa and Thailand are central to this initiative, utilizing extensive solar power systems. Notably, Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, and the Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) facility feature the largest solar canopy carparks in their respective regions. This solar carport enables the production of more than 20,800 Rangers annually using solar power. This project will offset over 5,400 tons of CO2 emissions annually, complementing the existing 6-megawatt solar project and positioning AAT as Ford's largest solar energy user in the region with a total capacity of 14 megawatts.

Source: New York Times June 17, 2024 10:08 UTC