Tag: Ford
Ford trials E-Transit prototypes across Europe
Ford’s all-electric E-Transit kicks off customer trials with major European fleets ahead of volume launch in spring 2022. The trial kicks off with 10 E-Transit prototypes being put to the test across a variety of intensive real-world operating scenarios in the postal, municipal and utilities, last mile and grocery delivery sectors within Germany, Norway and…
Tesla outperforms rivals’ stocks with 224% ROI in last 12 months
Tesla remains among the notable growth stocks that have recorded significant returns for investors, despite the electric vehicle manufacturer's stock slumping in 2021. According to data acquired by Finbold, Tesla stock registered an ROI of 224.93% between June 2020 and June 2021, outperforming some of its major competitors. Among the selected vehicle manufacturers, Tesla only trailed…
Ford partners with Hermes for self-driving delivery programme
Doorstep deliveries are more a part of our lives than ever before, but the way that we receive those parcels could be set to change. Ford has announced a new Self-Driving Vehicle Research Programme designed to help businesses in Europe understand how autonomous vehicles can benefit their operations. Delivery company Hermes is the first business…
Ford’s Spin notches up 10,000 e-scooter rides in Essex
Spin, the micromobility arm of Ford Motor Company, has announced that its e-scooter riders have taken more than 100,000 rides since the trial launched. This milestone has been achieved in five months across the six service areas in Essex, partly driven by a growing need for a socially-distanced means of transport as people slowly return…
Ford trials predictive smart headlight system for driving in dark
Driving at night, especially on winding unfamiliar roads, can be stressful, with many people choosing to avoid the experience altogether. However, Ford is looking into new ways of making driving in the dark easier and more comfortable. The company first started using road signs and lane markings as cues to adjust headlight beams to better illuminate…
Ford ‘smart mirror’ helps van drivers detect cyclists
Ford is introducing a “Smart Mirror” - a high-definition screen for transit vans that displays a panoramic rear-view mirror. The Full Display Interior Mirror helps drivers to spot cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles that may be behind them, even when windowless rear doors or partitions are in the way. The display shows a live feed…
Plug-in car grant slashed to £2,500, cars over £35,000 now excluded
The plug-in car grant has been slashed from £3,000 to £2,500 from today (March 18th) and will now only be available on electric cars costing up to £35,000. Grants will no longer be available for higher-priced vehicles, which are 'typically bought by drivers who can afford to switch without a subsidy from taxpayers', claims The…
Ford announces all EV lineup for Europe by 2026
Ford has become the latest car manufacturer to commit to an electric future, saying that every model in its European line-up will be available either as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric vehicle (EV) by the middle of 2026. The motor giant also said all its commercial models will be 100% zero-emissions capable, either all-electric…
Ford S-MAX Hybrid with 10 device WiFi now available
Now on sale is the Ford S-MAX Hybrid sports activity vehicle. Offering seven-seats and priced within £625 of the equivalent diesel version, it reduces CO2 emissions by more than 10 per cent compared to the equivalent EcoBlue diesel powertrain. Combining 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine and 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, electric power is deployed to support…
Ford teams up Argo AI team up for self-driving deliveries
Ford and Argo AI have teamed up to use self-driving test vehicles for making contactless deliveries to distance learning students. To ensure students in Miami-Dade County in the US receive fresh produce and school supplies during distance learning, The Education Fund has partnered with Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, its self-driving technology partner Argo AI, and Ford Motor Company…
