Sheryl Connelly is the head of Ford's (F -1.26%) Global Trends and Futuring Division, where she separates trend from fad and helps the auto maker determine what global changes will influence the market in years to come.

In this video segment, Sheryl explains Ford's approach to the uncertain future of energy resources, and to the fact that there will not be a single, global answer. Different countries are already moving in different directions with alternative fuels. The full version of the interview can be found here.