Ford Motor Co. announced a strategic collaboration that will demonstrate how a typical American family can significantly reduce their electricity bills and CO(2) footprint by integrating home appliance technology with a plug-in vehicle to achieve an energy-efficient lifestyle. The Ford-led MyEnergi Lifestyle(R) collaboration -- comprised of leaders in the home appliance, renewable energy and power management industries -- includes Eaton, SunPower and Whirlpool.

Additional featured companies include semiconductor provider Infineon and Nest Labs, with its latest learning thermostat represented in the research and implementation phase of the collaboration.