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Ever heard of a roof tile that eats smog? How about a lightbulb that can burn for 25,000 hours? Or, maybe you've heard of solar panels constructed of 70-percent less silicone than traditional panels? Well, maybe not. But, recently, Ford was recognized among these and many other inventions that were created to "make the world smarter, safer and more efficient in the years to come...setting benchmarks in design and engineering."¹

Given by Popular Mechanics, the 2011 Breakthrough Product Awards recognized the latest in...

Ford's beloved Explorer has been named North American Truck of the Year at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, beating out two rivals? the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. Presented by a jury of 49 veteran automotive journalists from Canada and the United States, the Award is deemed highly prestigious. To be eligible to win, vehicles must be "all-new" or otherwise "substantially changed" from the previous model.

A media drive of the 2011 Ford…