META ONE concept bristles with new technology

The Mercury Meta One concept's engine is calibrated to run on a special renewable fuel that minimizes the vehicle's overall production of carbon dioxide or CO 2, a "greenhouse gas" that is a primary contributor to global warming.

In partnership with BP, Ford is exploring the performance of this biomass-sourced diesel fuel. This fuel can be blended with conventional diesel fuel to provide a corresponding reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. Since the fuel comes from biological feedstocks that absorb CO 2during their growth, the fuel is said to close the "carbon loop" because the vehicle's carbon emissions are offset by the carbon-negative fuel production.

The Mercury Meta One was created through a partnership formed among Ford's Advanced Design Studio, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford Brand Imaging, Lincoln Mercury Marketing and a host of technology suppliers.