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Allison Transmission acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division

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Vantage Power is an award-winning London-based technology company specializing in developing electrified propulsion and connected vehicle technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. The EV systems division is located at AxleTech’s headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

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Woven Planet to acquire CARMERA; boost to Woven alpha's automated mapping platform (AMP) initiative

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AMP is a connected crowdsourced software platform that supports the creation, development and distribution of high definition (HD) maps—a key enabler for smart and safe automated mobility. and CARMERA in Tokyo, Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan, laid the groundwork for this deal.

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Ford forms new Smart Mobility subsidiary to develop and to invest in mobility services

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The new subsidiary will have operations in Palo Alto, California, and Dearborn, Michigan. At the same time, Ford aggressively is pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and analytics. Earlier post.)

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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The services will be accessed using enhanced mobility and connectivity technologies from Ford vehicles. Those challenges take us to remote areas where we can use advanced vehicle and connectivity technologies to change people’s lives and make the world a better place. —Bill Ford, executive chairman. Earlier post.). Investing $4.5

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Ford supports launch of mobility-focused startup business accelerator program in Detroit: Techstars Mobility

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Several Michigan-based venture capital firms will provide guidance to participants. The company has since expanded to Boston, Seattle, New York, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago and London. Connected vehicles Mobility Mobility services' Ford, Magna International Inc.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. Data Driven Insurance, London.

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Ford Dynamic Shuttle Service moves from experiment to pilot, providing point-to-point shuttle rides for employees

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Ford is piloting an on-demand Dynamic Shuttle service for its Dearborn, Michigan, employees this month, providing a new mobility solution featuring smart ride-hailing technology with premium customized shuttles, applying insights from earlier experiments and research with global urban commuters.

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