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Ford Motor Co. loses chief technology officer Ken Washington to Amazon
Ford Chief Technology Officer Ken Washington is leaving the Dearborn automaker to take a job with Amazon, the Free Press has learned. “Ken and Ford announced his plans to employees on Monday,” said Ford spokesman T.R. Reid. “This interim transition is well planned. Ken will be taking a role as vice president of software engineering at Amazon… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. loses chief technology officer Ken Washington to Amazon
Continental Supplies Tires for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Continental receives original equipment approval for PremiumContact 6 With its efficiency, sportiness and comfort, the PremiumContact 6 increases the range of electric vehicles Hanover, Germany, June 24, 2021. Continental has received approval for original equipment of the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its PremiumContact 6 tire. The PremiumContact 6 is specifically geared for sporty and comfortable… Continue reading Continental Supplies Tires for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford acquires fleet charging specialist Electriphi
Charging management for commercial fleets is one of the hottest topics in the EV world today. So, as Ford stakes out a position in the commercial EV market with its new Ford Pro business unit, it’s only logical that it is seeking to deepen its infrastructure expertise by acquiring Electriphi, a provider of charging management… Continue reading Ford acquires fleet charging specialist Electriphi
@Ford: Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition Hit Final EPA-Estimated Range of 270 miles and 260 miles
DEARBORN, Mich., June 23, 2021 – Today, Ford announced that the Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition have completed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certification and range labeling processes. With torque of 634 lb.-ft/860 Nm1 and 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds2, the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition will now take you an EPA-estimated range… Continue reading @Ford: Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition Hit Final EPA-Estimated Range of 270 miles and 260 miles
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: Performance versions rated up to 270 miles of range
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Auto transport firm Gefco put up for sale: sources
In 2020, factory and dealership closures and delayed purchases by consumers due to the pandemic led to a 20% slide in turnover to 3.8 billion euros, while recurring EBIT fell 32% to 140 million. Car markets have since rebounded and European car registrations surged 74% in May, rising for the third month in row. FRANKFURT:… Continue reading Auto transport firm Gefco put up for sale: sources
Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house built e-scooter
Spin, Ford’s micromobility subsidiary, has launched its first custom designed and built electric scooter. The company says the S-100T scooters are its safest and longest lasting, two qualities that it hopes will attract the attention of cities as it aims its strategy at exclusive partnerships. When the company launches its service in Sacramento in July,… Continue reading Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house built e-scooter
@niche: UPDATE 2-Oshkosh to build new U.S. Postal delivery vehicles in South Carolina000979
(Adds Ford, price tag for investment) By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) – Oshkosh Defense said Tuesday it will build next-generation U.S. Postal Service (USPS) delivery vehicles in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and expects to hire over 1,000 employees to do so. The USPS awarded a multibillion-dollar, 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of… Continue reading @niche: UPDATE 2-Oshkosh to build new U.S. Postal delivery vehicles in South Carolina000979
HDT Automotive to Acquire Veritas AG
LIVONIA, Mich., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HDT Automotive Solutions LLC has agreed to acquire Veritas AG, an automotive supplier headquartered in Gelnhausen, Germany, with expertise in elastomers, plastics and metal for fluid, thermal and sealing management systems. The transaction is expected to close at the end of October 2021, subject to several conditions including obtaining… Continue reading HDT Automotive to Acquire Veritas AG