Some top-level executives are moving on (and moving up) at Ford. Photo: Ford Two Ford Motor Company senior leaders – Hau Thai-Tang and Frederiek Toney – have announced their retirement later this year. Former Amazon executive Dave Bozeman will join the company. Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief industrial platform officer, will retire October 1 after a 34-year
The LDV is built on a proprietary multi-purpose platform architecture, integrating the motors, battery module, and other critical driving components. Featuring a modular design and 120 cubic feet of cargo volume, the model utilizes steer-by-wire technology, reducing moving parts and cabin intrusion, resulting in more usable interior space, better driver ergonomics and the addition of
The acquisition will allow Blink to assist the Biden Administration’s development of a national half-million EV charger network, interoperable among different charging companies, user-friendly, reliable, and accessible to all Americans. Blink Blink Charging Company, a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, will acquire SemaConnect, Inc., provider of EV
Globally, the number of EVs on the road by the end of 2021 was about 16.5 million, triple the amount in 2018. In China, EV sales nearly tripled in 2021 to 3.3 million, about half of the global total. In Europe, sales grew by 65% to 2.3 million. In the U.S. sales more than doubled to
“This is a watershed moment for commercial vehicle operators in Europe, and another hugely significant realization of our Ford Pro ambitions,” said Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe. Ford Continuing its move toward electrification transformation, global automaker Ford Motor Company has unveiled the first details of the all-new all-electric E-Transit Custom van. The E-Transit
After a strong report of EV sales, KIA debuts the gasoline-powered 2023 Soul. KIA Korean carmaker Kia has debuted the refreshed 2023 Kia Soul, arriving later this summer and featuring updated design elements, simplified lineup and two option packages. The sub-compact’s basic form remains, said Steve Center, COO of Kia America, but with “advanced technology
