EVolutionary Sustainability

Driving EV Infrastructure

Ford's BlueOval™ Charge Network North America's largest public charging network with over 106,000 electric vehicle chargers, is continuing its expansion: Ford EV dealers are also adding public-facing fast chargers and locations to the BlueOval Charge Network. And starting in 2024, F-150 Lightning drivers will have access to more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers, making it the largest integrated fast-charge network across the U.S. and Canada.

Continuous growth of the BlueOval Charge Network, including a critical focus on reliable, fast charging, remains a top priority to provide the best possible electric driving experience for our customers. With the addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network along with new fast chargers coming to Ford Model e dealerships in 2024, we are working hard to make range anxiety a thing of the past for Ford all-electric drivers.

Bill Crider, head of global charging and energy services, explains the network's importance: “Creating a seamless and simple public charging experience requires collaboration across the entire electric vehicle ecosystem, and remains key to accelerating EV adoption and providing customers with range confidence.”

The Climate Curriculum

Starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, all Indian university students will be required to study environmental education and climate change to graduate, according to new guidelines from the University Grants Commission (UGC). This initiative, in line with the National Education Policy 2020, makes environmental education a compulsory core subject. It covers climate change, sustainable development, conservation, and more. The goal is to foster practical knowledge, community engagement, and an awareness of environmental protection policies and practices.

This update to the national curriculum comes as India deals with escalating extreme weather events and environmental challenges. Its objective is to provide students with a deeper understanding of environmental issues and empower them with the tools to address them, reflecting the growing importance of environmental literacy in mainstream education.

Young People Take Climate to Court

A Montana court has ruled in favor of a group of young people, arguing that the state's failure to consider climate change when approving fossil fuel projects is unconstitutional. The case revolves around Montana's state Constitution, which guarantees residents "the right to a clean and healthful environment.“ The case, Held v. Montana, has significant implications as it forces Montana, a major coal- and gas-producing state, to consider climate change when evaluating fossil fuel projects.

One plaintiff, 15-year-old Badge Busse, told The New York Times, “[The win is] a completely beautiful thing. Hopefully, this will continue this upward trend of positivity.”

Several other states have constitutional guarantees similar to Montana, and cases by young people are also progressing through the legal systems in Hawaii, Utah, and Virginia.

Terminal A, Gate Thrift

Helsinki-Vantaa airport is home to the world's first second-hand store called Relove, located in the airport terminal. The Helsinki Times describes it as a “groundbreaking store combin[ing] recycling culture with a popular café.” The store's fanciful décor — think flower arches, velvet couches, and sipping your coffee in a giant bird cage —alongside pre-loved designer clothes and bags, make for an enchanting shopping experience.

Relove is a local family business: owners Noora Hautakangas and Eero Ukkonen see their partnership with the airport as an opportunity to advocate for a circular economy to local and international travelers.

According to YLE, a Finnish public service media company, the market for second-hand clothing sales is growing faster than traditional clothing retail in Finland. From January to June 2023, second-hand sales value increased by 19%, compared to just 5% for other clothing sales.