PinnedHere’s Why We’re Co-Creating Our Future with GoogleDavid McClelland, Vice President Strategy and Partnerships, Ford Motor Company — This is a pivotal moment for Ford Motor Company. The auto industry is undergoing seismic changes as new technology transforms the way people move. Most automakers already have decided if they want to lead change or cede it to others. We continue making clear through our words and investments that…Business4 min readBusiness4 min read
Published in Self-Driven·Dec 14, 2021Innovation at its Freshest: Moving Goods in Michigan CentralBy John Davis, Director of Autonomous Vehicle and Future Technology, Ford Motor Company Improving the future of mobility is more than just getting people or deliveries from point A to point B. Mobility provides someone with the ability to access education, jobs, healthcare even fresh food. Our goal at Ford…Transportation5 min readTransportation5 min read
Published in Self-Driven·Nov 19, 2021Fostering the Future of Ford: Clemson University Reveals First AV PrototypeBy Jamie Forbes, Enterprise Connectivity Manager, Ford Motor Company — At Ford, we’re working to build a better world where every person is free to pursue their dreams. Developing innovative mobility solutions for the future will require building a new generation of engineers, designers and creatives minds. …Transportation5 min readTransportation5 min read
Jul 28, 2021A New Frontier: How Ford Is Engaging Silicon Valley Startups to Transform TransportationBy Dragos Maciuca, Greenfield Labs Technical Director, Ford Motor Company — Ford Motor Company was one of the first tech startups 118 years ago to put the world on wheels. Today, we are seeking out like-minded innovators as Ford once again looks to transform the way people move through electrified, connected and autonomous vehicles. This means we have to again compete…Business4 min readBusiness4 min read
Published in City of Tomorrow·Jul 26, 2021Helping to Build a Better World Together for Equitable Mobility for AllBy Donna Bell, Director AV & Mobility Strategy, Ford Motor Company — At Ford, our purpose is to help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. As we pursue this purpose, we strive to be a leader in inclusive representation, anti-racism, and transportation equity. Building on Henry Ford’s original vision of providing affordable transportation…Cities4 min readCities4 min read
Published in City of Tomorrow·Jul 15, 2021Let’s Build Safer Streets Together with DataBy Callahan Coplai, Product Owner City Solutions, Ford Motor Company — Building a transportation system where people can move safely is a top priority for nearly every city leader — whether someone is commuting to work or taking an e-scooter to meet a friend. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), each year more than 35,000 fatalities occur as a…Transportation5 min readTransportation5 min read
Published in City of Tomorrow·Jun 28, 2021The Future of Electrification Is Here. What Are We Going to Do About It?By Brett Wheatley, TransLoc CEO and Vice President of Mobility Businesses, Autonomous Vehicles LLC, Ford Motor Company — With the growing shift to electrification, we are on the cusp of dramatically altering something that hasn’t changed in decades: The way we move. …Electric Vehicles4 min readElectric Vehicles4 min read
Published in Self-Driven·Jun 17, 2021It’s Still About Trust: Ford Updates Safety Assessment as It Nears Launch of Self-Driving BusinessBy John Davis, Director of Autonomous Vehicle and Future Technology, Ford Motor Company — Back in 2018, Ford issued a comprehensive report to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that outlined the way we approach self-driving vehicle development. …Self Driving Cars4 min readSelf Driving Cars4 min read
Published in City of Tomorrow·Jun 3, 2021City:One Challenge Helps Turn Detroit High Schoolers’ Dream Mobility Idea into RealityBy Gina Schrader, City Solutions Midwest Manager, Ford Motor Company — About two years ago, Ford launched the City:One Michigan Central Station Challenge with the City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation and what is now the Office of Future Mobility & Electrification to identify proposals that could help improve the way people move around Michigan Central Station and the surrounding…4 min read4 min read
Apr 30, 2021How Ford Is Preparing Today’s Connected Vehicles for the Connected World of TomorrowBy Ken Washington, Chief Technology Officer, Ford Motor Company — There’s a new frontier in innovation, one that cannot be seen with the naked eye, but that exists, nonetheless. Everywhere you look, cities, companies and entire countries are pouring significant resources into connectivity, linking up all kinds of things so they can communicate with each other. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
