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Ford Dealers & Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Auto Techs

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DEARBORN, Michigan — Ford dealers and Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, are investing $2 million in. continued] The post Ford Dealers & Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Auto Techs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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US regulator opens preliminary probe into Ford’s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise – ET Auto

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auto regulator said on Monday it has opened a preliminary investigation into Ford Motor’s hands-free driving technology BlueCruise after being informed of two incidents involving Mustang Mach-E cars that collided with stationary vehicles. Ford Motor did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Ford to build more EV software capability at Chennai tech hub | Autocar Professional

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American automaker Ford, whch is known to be working on an affordable EV platform, is set to build more electric vehicle (EV) software capabilities at its Ford Business Solutions India operation, based in Chennai. Meanwhile, Ford is understood to be evaluating its India market re-entry.

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Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management

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In its latest effort to improve the EV ownership experience, Ford has acquired Auto Motive Power (AMP). Ford will use the energy solutions providers’ tech to improve EV charging and battery management. more… The post Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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companies, including Tesla, Buick, Lincoln, and Ford. Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000 “The difference to maintain a car on average between some brands can be thousands over a 10-year time frame,” said Steven Elek, Program Leader for Auto Data Analytics at Consumer Reports.

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Stellantis has cut 400 salaried engineering, tech, and software positions

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In a statement on Friday, Stellantis said it was laying off roughly 2 percent of its jobs in engineering, tech, and software, largely due to “unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world,” along with “rigorous organizational reviews” (via Automotive News ). by the same year.

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Aptiv to cut stake in robotaxi tech firm Motional, stop funding – ET Auto

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Aptiv will reduce its stake in self-driving technology joint venture Motional and will stop further funding after incurring millions in losses related to the investment, the auto parts supplier said on Wednesday. Motional, a venture between the company and Hyundai Motor Co , uses the South Korean carmaker IONIQ5 electric car for its robotaxi.

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