Jeff Lemmer is vice president and Chief Information Officer, Ford Motor Company, effective June 1, 2018. In this role, he is responsible for information technology services for the company’s operations globally and oversees Ford’s global IT business applications, architecture, data centers, engineering and infrastructure services. He reports to Marcy Klevorn, executive vice president and president,… Continue reading Jeff Lemmer
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Our partnership with Mapillary: Mapping on a global scale
Street level imagery is a key component in modern mapping, and collecting images of all the roads and details of the world at scale is a collaborative effort. In answer, we’re proud to announce a global partnership with Mapillary. We have partnered with Mapillary for several years in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, utilizing… Continue reading Our partnership with Mapillary: Mapping on a global scale
UK’s Go-Ahead Group to start on-demand minibus service in Oxford
LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) – British bus and rail company Go-Ahead Group said on Thursday it was launching an on-demand minibus service in Oxford, as it bids to tap into a growing market for technology-led transport alternatives to cars. Passengers would be able to request a pick-up at a “virtual bus stop” using a mobile… Continue reading UK’s Go-Ahead Group to start on-demand minibus service in Oxford
SAE releases new J3068 specification for charging of medium- and heavy-duty EVs
SAE International has published its recommended practice for plug-in charging of heavy-duty EVs. The new J3068 standard allows vehicles to fully utilize three-phase AC power. Presenting a symmetric three-phase load enhances grid stability, especially at high power levels. SAE J3068 standardizes an AC three-phase-capable charging coupler and digital control protocols, offering sufficient power and reliability… Continue reading SAE releases new J3068 specification for charging of medium- and heavy-duty EVs
Ford Appoints Jeff Lemmer as Chief Information Officer
Lemmer appointed to serve as Ford’s Chief Information Officer to oversee IT services for the company’s global operations A 31-year Ford employee, Lemmer brings extensive IT experience from leadership positions in both Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit DEARBORN, Mich., May 10, 2018 – Ford Motor Company today announced Jeff Lemmer has been appointed Ford… Continue reading Ford Appoints Jeff Lemmer as Chief Information Officer
Autonomic Realigns Executive Team to Position for Growth
Palo Alto, Calif. (May 10, 2018) – Poised for significant growth, Autonomic, the creator of the Transportation Mobility Cloud™ and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility, has realigned its leadership team, officially confirming Gavin Sherry as Chief Executive Officer. The Transportation Mobility Cloud™ is the first open cloud-based platform that connects the diverse… Continue reading Autonomic Realigns Executive Team to Position for Growth
Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Muller-Otvos on the new Cullinan
The hotly anticipated Cullinan is finally here, so we’ve caught up with the boss of the brand, Torsten Müller-Otvos, to gauge what impact it’s likely to have on his company. Just how important to Rolls-Royce’s future is the launch of Cullinan? It’s enormously important. Cullinan redefines the parameters of super-luxury travel. Our customers have been… Continue reading Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Muller-Otvos on the new Cullinan
Drive.ai Launches Robot Car Pilot in Texas With a Focus on Humans
Photo: Evan Ackerman/IEEE Spectrum Advertisement Editor’s Picks Self-driving vehicle startup Drive.ai has only been around since 2015, but has moved aggressively toward getting autonomous cars out into the world to do useful things safely and efficiently. Drive struck a partnership with Lyft last September to test its technology with the ride-sharing service in San Francisco,… Continue reading Drive.ai Launches Robot Car Pilot in Texas With a Focus on Humans
Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech
The Vauxhall VXR name looks set to live on after a hiatus, with a company spokesman indicating that hybrid technology could allow the British performance sub-brand to continue in the future. VXR models are no longer sold in the UK; until recently, the Vauxhall website had been offering details on the Corsa VXR and the… Continue reading Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech
Volkswagen reveals 286bhp Golf GTI TCR
Volkswagen has previewed a brawny 286bhp version of the seventh-generation Golf GTI with the unveiling of the TCR Concept at the annual Wörthersee fan meet in Austria. The new performance hatchback celebrates VW’s participation in the TCR (Touring Car Racing) championship, for which it provides factory support to privateer teams with a dedicated 345bhp track-based version of the… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals 286bhp Golf GTI TCR