cluding as head of the company’s Turkish business. Even back then, he recognized the potential opportunities for Turkey to become a vehicle manufacturing country. The country on the shores of the Bosphorus is ideally positioned between Europe and Asia.   “Since Turkey became a member of the EU customs union in 1995, the country has become a hub of automotive production,” said Steven Van Arsdale. Together with Ulaş Ceylanli and Tolga Balog...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/08

ic crossover as the second model to use VW's MEB platform.   Ford has partnered with major battery manufacturers such as SK On Co., Ltd. (SK On) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) to build EV battery plants, but is considering scaling back or postponing construction due to slower customer demand in the EV market. Ford is also working to secure materials for EV batteries. In addition to building a positive electrode (cathode) ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

introduce the new Mustang flagship model, as well as the new Ranger and F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks. An all-new midsize electric crossover SUV model will also be launched.   As for the new model launch plan in Europe in 2023, Ford plans to release two commercial EVs (E-Transit and E-Tourneo Custom), the Explorer electric SUV based on VW’s MEB platform, as well as ICE engine models such as the Bronco off-road SUV and the Mustang sports c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/15

Joint venture with SK On to build a battery plant for EVs in the U.S. with a total capacity of 129GWh Autonomous driving technology: Liquidated Argo AI, a joint venture with VW, and established Latitude AI, a wholly owned subsidiary Commercial Vehicle Division Ford Pro: Digital solutions for fleet customers The new mid-size crossover SUV Explorer EV based on VW's MEB platform (Photo: Ford)   On July 21, 2022, Ford Motor Company (Ford) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/18

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Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/10/21

） WCX 2021: Development of automotive connectivity and autonomy （May 2021） Ford (Part 1): Collaboration with VW and targeted investment under new CEO （Nov. 2020） Ford (Part 2): Rationalization and Aggressive Product Enhancement in Europe and China （Nov. 2020）   This report is for customer members only. 7 pages remaining.Read more at no cost for a limited time by registering for a free trial. Substantially reduced losses desp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/04/25

unced that it would begin construction for a battery and cell testing laboratory as part of the expansion of its production facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The laboratory is expected to be fully operational by spring 2021 and will include pressure testers, explosion-rated climate chambers and a custom multi-axis shaker table to test battery integrity. VW opens North American center of excellence for autonomous research in Silicon ValleyAt C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/12/18