Dr. Ken Washington is chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company, effective June 1, 2017. In this role, Washington will continue to lead Ford’s worldwide research organization, overseeing the development and implementation of the company’s technology strategy and plans, and playing a key role in the company’s expansion into emerging mobility opportunities. He reports to Jim… Continue reading Dr. Ken Washington
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Introducing Argoverse: data and HD maps for computer vision and machine learning research to…
Introducing Argoverse: data and HD maps for computer vision and machine learning research to advance self-driving technology Argo AIBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Jun 19 By James Hays, Principal Scientist, Argo AI In today’s world of computer vision and machine learning research, it’s all about who has access to high-quality data — and how much of it. That’s because it takes… Continue reading Introducing Argoverse: data and HD maps for computer vision and machine learning research to…
Randy Visintainer
Randy Visintainer is Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC at Ford Motor Company. In this newly created organization within the company, Visintainer leads a global team responsible for driving autonomous vehicle research and development. He reports directly to Sherif Marakby, president and CEO, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC. The new role is part of… Continue reading Randy Visintainer
How Ford’s Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert Can Help Curb Road Crash Statistics
DUBAI, UAE, May 29, 2019 – Driving in heavy traffic can be stressful and even if you keep an eye on your mirrors, it’s easy to miss vehicles that may have moved into your blind spots without you noticing. It doesn’t take much for a momentary lapse of concentration to escalate quickly. In 2018 in Dubai… Continue reading How Ford’s Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert Can Help Curb Road Crash Statistics
Ford Turns Plastic Bottles into Carpets to Help Recycle More Than 1 Billion Drinks Containers Every Year
Every Ford EcoSport SUV is fitted with carpets made from hundreds of plastic bottles In six years, the bottles used would stretch more than twice around the world Every year, Ford’s use of recycled plastics globally prevents 1.2 billion bottles being dumped COLOGNE, Germany, June 19, 2019 – Ford has found a clever way of… Continue reading Ford Turns Plastic Bottles into Carpets to Help Recycle More Than 1 Billion Drinks Containers Every Year
Statement on the Passing of Rod Hall
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Statement on the Passing of Rod Hall
Launching Our Third-Generation Self-Driving Test Vehicle in the Motor City
Launching Our Third-Generation Self-Driving Test Vehicle in the Motor City Ford Motor CompanyBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Jun 12 By Peter Rander, President, Argo AI Earlier this month, I had the chance to visit Detroit and see the Motor City from a new perspective when I stepped into the backseat of one of our self-driving test vehicles. Our new Ford… Continue reading Launching Our Third-Generation Self-Driving Test Vehicle in the Motor City
Ford Motor Company Issues Four Safety Recalls
DEARBORN, Mich., June 12, 2019 – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America and one for Canada only. Safety recall for select 2011-17 Ford Explorer vehicles for rear suspension toe link fracture issue Ford is issuing a safety recall on select 2011-17 Ford Explorer vehicles. Vehicles that are exposed to frequent… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Four Safety Recalls
Ford Research Center, Israel Opens in the Heart of Tel Aviv’s Technology Community
Ford’s new research center will focus on identifying technology partners for the Company in connectivity, sensors, in-vehicle monitoring, and cyber security Ford-owned SAIPS Founder and CEO Udy Danino is appointed as the center’s technical director TEL AVIV, Israel, June 12, 2019 – Ford Motor Company has today opened its Ford Research Center, Israel in the… Continue reading Ford Research Center, Israel Opens in the Heart of Tel Aviv’s Technology Community
Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 1999, Ford Motor Company published its first Sustainability Report – the first company in the industry to do so. Since then, Ford has spent the last two decades moving toward a more sustainable world. “We are committed to having a positive impact on the planet and the communities where we live and… Continue reading Our Future is in Motion: Ford Motor Company Reflects on 20 Years in Sustainability with New Goals Ahead