• Ford will introduce the MyEnergi Lifestyle pilot program to China, a model for how individuals can significantly cut down on energy usage, minimize utility costs and reduce their carbon footprint by integrating the latest home appliance and electric vehicle technologies into their homes
• Pilot program from Ford and cross-industry partners to launch in China striving towards per-home energy savings for Chinese families of up to 63 percent – approximately RMB 9,400 in annual savings – and CO2 reductions of 45 percent 
• First introduced in the U.S. in 2013, MyEnergi Lifestyle to launch as a pilot program in Shanghai and Beijing in collaboration with leaders in the home appliance, solar power and power management industries, including Haier U+, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics 
• By coupling efficient electric vehicles with a clean and renewable energy source, MyEnergi Lifestyle provides a working framework for how China can leverage the latest energy efficient technologies to improve its environmental footprint and air quality

Today at Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with industry leaders in the home appliance, solar power and power management industries to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

MyEnergi Lifestyle, an innovative program designed to address China’s energy needs and air quality concerns, showcases how combining renewable energy sources, efficient home appliances and a plug-in vehicle can significantly reduce energy costs and carbon footprint.

“Introducing MyEnergi Lifestyle to Chinese consumers is part of Ford’s effort to rethink how we approach global energy consumption,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO, Ford China. “More than ever, cars are using the same energy sources that we use at home, and it’s imperative that leaders in the automobile, renewable energy and home appliance sectors work together to create a more sustainable tomorrow.”

MyEnergi Lifestyle, modeled for China
The MyEnergi Lifestyle pilot program, led by Ford in close partnership with Haier U+, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics, will begin with families in Beijing and Shanghai. Ford and the MyEnergi Lifestyle collaborators will outfit families with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, at-home solar power systems and efficient appliances in order to demonstrate the real world impact of energy saving products. The pilot program will track participants’ energy use and carbon output in order to highlight the environmental and economic advantages of vehicle electrification, solar energy generation and utilizing efficient appliances in the home.

“The MyEnergi Lifestyle pilot program in China exemplifies Ford’s approach to creating a more sustainable transportation ecosystem,” said Lawler. “By leveraging our global resources and innovating with local partners, we’re able to deliver results that have a greater impact than the sum of all parts.”

Ford worked with researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology to create a computer model that calculates annual consumption before and after instituting the MyEnergi Lifestyle model, as they did for a similar MyEnergi Lifestyle project in the U.S. For the China project, the model predicts cumulative savings of 63 percent in energy costs – a 40 percent and 69 percent drop in electric and gasoline bills, respectively, for a total of approximately RMB 9,400 in annual savings – and a 45 percent decrease in CO2 output, for a total reduction of 6,828 kg.

“When decided to bring MyEnergi Lifestyle to China, we looked at some of the more common differences between American and Chinese families, like their housing and commuting patterns,” said Mike Tinskey, global director of Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure, Ford Motor Company. “From there, we built on what we learned from MyEnergi Lifestyle in the U.S. and tailored it for China, doing our best to understand how the average Chinese family lives, drives, works and plays, and the associated energy needs.”

Ford has partnered with leaders in the appliance, solar power and power management industries to bring the latest in energy efficient products to participants in the pilot program. Technologies in the MyEnergi Lifestyle program include:

• Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid
• Delta Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Trina Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation System
• Haier U+ High Efficiency Smart Appliances

Tackling air quality challenges
In addition to energy and cost savings, a holistic approach of employing an everyday electric vehicle combined with solar power and efficient appliances can have a significant impact on reducing emissions that lead to pollution – which can significantly improve air quality. The MyEnergi Lifestyle model also predicts:

• Decreased output of harmful PM2.5 particulate matter by 32 percent
• Decreased output of PM10 particulate matter by 35 percent
• Reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions by 38 percent 
• Reduction of sulfur oxide emissions by 38 percen

Where coal-fired power stations play a major part in electricity production – as they do in many economies – electrification of vehicles must go hand in hand with the implementation of cleaner and renewable energy sources.

“The advantages to the MyEnergi Lifestyle approach are two fold,” said Tinskey. “It saves people money on utilities, and it’s working to build a smarter, cleaner and more efficient energy infrastructure for the future.”

Cross-sector solutions to global challenges
The companies involved in MyEnergi Lifestyle – Ford, Haier U+, Trina Solar, and Delta – share a common vision for a more sustainable future for China. The cross-sector partnership represents an effort to connect each company’s most cutting-edge environmentally friendly technologies to build holistic, energy-saving solutions for the modern Chinese family. Today’s sustainable technologies are more affordable and attainable than ever before, and the MyEnergi Lifestyle project is an ideal way to showcase the power of using these technologies together in the home.

Since its establishment in 1984, Haier Group has expanded its business from the production of refrigerators to areas including household appliances, communication services, IT digital products, home furnishings, logistics, finance, real estate and bio-pharmaceutical products, becoming a world leader in a wide variety of life solutions. Haier U+ was launched earlier this year, and focuses on energy efficient products for a smarter, more sustainable lifestyle.

“There’s no single solution for sustainable energy consumption, and that’s why it’s important to be a part of cross-sector collaborations like MyEnergi Lifestyle with companies like Ford,” said Wang Zheng, chief operating officer, Haier U+. “As owning more than one car has become more the norm among Chinese families, the partnership between U+ smart life and the transportation sector will bring greener, more convenient lives for Chinese families.”

Trina Solar Limited is a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a photovoltaic system integrator, Trina Solar today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide.

“Electric vehicles have to draw their power from somewhere, and coal-based sources pose problems when trying to create more sustainable modes of transportation,” said Niu Yong, general manager, Module Business Unit, Trina Solar. “We’re excited to work with Ford to raise awareness around solar power at home, and China, which has enormous potential when it comes to solar energy, is a great fit for a project like this.”

Founded in 1971, Delta is a global leader in power and thermal management solutions. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and in innovative research and development, Delta's businesses encompass Power Electronics, Energy Management, and Smart Green Life.

“We’re pleased to be part of this network of partners seeking innovative, cleaner and efficient energy solutions,” said Dr. Zhang Yuming, general manager, Electric Transportation and Cloud Power Management, Delta. “Together we may contribute to a smarter and greener lifestyle that benefits the world.”

The MyEnergi Lifestyle project in China follows the successful implementation of similar pilot programs in the U.S. which launched in 2013. Research has shown that as one of the most significant electrified products most consumers will ever purchase, an electric vehicle can serve as a catalyst for greater adoption of efficient products that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

In the U.S., MyEnergi Lifestyle pilot projects in California and Colorado each resulted in energy cost savings of about 60 percent and CO2 emissions reductions of more than 55 percent. If every home in the United States were to implement these energy-saving technologies, it would be the equivalent of taking all the homes in California, New York and Texas – 32 million homes – off the power grid.