Ford’s Dagenham Engine Plant halves energy use

The new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine production line at Dagenham Engine Plant will reportedly reduce energy use and water consumption by over 50 per cent.

The plant is Ford’s largest diesel engine production facility and the new state of the art production line is expected to save 17.5 million litres of water annually.

A reduction in the volume of coolant pumped around the facility also helps to significantly reduce energy usage, reducing energy use per engine from 188 kWh in 2011 to 92 kWh in 2016.

Engine production will initially be up to 350,000 annually, which will rise to around 500,000 in 2017/18.

Linda Cash, vice president, manufacturing, Ford of Europe, said: “Ever since Henry Ford first introduced the moving assembly line Ford has been at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, and our new Dagenham facility is no exception. Ford is using the latest technologies to ensure our all-new EcoBlue diesel engine production meets the highest standards for sustainability and makes a significant contribution to our global environmental targets.”