Photo Source: Ford The Blue Oval’s dedicated commercial entity–Ford Pro–has expanded rapidly since its launch, adding a bevy of new products and services along the way. On January 25, 2024, Ford Pro once again expanded its list of offerings in numerous ways. Ford Pro has unveiled several software and technology features to give fleet managers…
Photo Source: Ford Ford announced significant progress toward an all-electric future in Europe, which will transform the company and result in the introduction of a new generation of seven all-electric, fully connected passenger vehicles and vans by the 2024 model year. The declaration builds on the automaker’s established global business unit–Ford Model e–dedicated to the…
Photo Source: Ford On December 5, 2023, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, Ford Pro, and clean energy company Xcel Energy unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. This partnership, known as the 30×30 initiative, aims to install 30,000 electric vehicle charging ports in Xcel Energy’s service…
Photo Source: Ford As more automotive manufacturers take it upon themselves to increase the production of and accessibility to electric vehicles, efforts have been made to rapidly increase the necessary resources for those owners driving them. These manufacturers and several large business chains across the United States and beyond have been increasing the availability of…
Photo Source: Ford On November 23, 2023, Ford Motor Company filed a patent for a reclined vehicle occupant airbag. The airbag assembly involves a bed having a reclined position in which the bed is elongated along an axis. The bed includes a first and second side with the axis between each side. The bed in…
Photo Source: Ford The shape of the automotive industry is changing as companies other than Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors capture market share and invest in new plants, away from traditional manufacturing locations. The adversarial character of business and industrial relationships in Detroit is characterized in the relationship between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and…
Photo Source: Ford Numerous recent Ford patent filings reimagine vehicle interiors. As a matter of fact, in recent months (2023), the automaker has filed no less than nine patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) covering a range of features, including a retractable steering column, swiveling seats, and a fold-out work…
Photo Source: Ford Ford electric vehicle (EV) owners are in for an electrifying treat as the automaker presents a revolutionary upgrade to its charging experience. Beta testers are currently getting a taste of a state-of-the-art feature set to be integrated into all new Ford electric vehicle models. To clarify, this software update aims to streamline…
Photo Source: Ford The electric vehicle (EV) industry continues evolving rapidly, with new technologies and advancements being introduced regularly. One such development is the concept of Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), which permits electric vehicles to charge other electric vehicles, power electrical equipment, and even act as backup generators during power outages. On July 27th, 2023, a Ford…
Photo Source: Ford Ford’s latest driver assistance feature is dubbed Exit Warning, and it is meant to protect vulnerable road users such as scooter riders, cyclists, and even pedestrians. The technology will be available to buyers in the summer of the 2023 model year on all iterations of the all-new 2024 Mustang. The way the…
