Tag: Ford
Ford and Hermes announce Secure Delivery to Vehicle pilot
Ford and Hermes UK have announced a Secure Delivery to Vehicle pilot which will enable parcels to be delivered directly to vehicles located at the owner’s home address. Launched in selected areas of the UK this month, the delivery to vehicle option is offered to customers with FordPass, expanding the range of connected services already…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold
Plans to make an "Instagram experience" for under-13s, dubbed Instagram Kids, have been paused. Facebook would use the time to listen to "parents, experts, policymakers and regulators", Instagram head Adam Mosseri wrote. It follows leaked internal research the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said Instagram was "toxic for teen girls". But in a recent blog, Facebook head…
Ford ‘Future car’ should be red, electric and be able to fly – say kids
A survey of 500 boys and girls looked at what the car of the future should look and feel like when they’re old enough to take their test. Showing maturity above their years, the most important feature on their dream car was comfortable seats, followed by high levels of safety and being environmentally friendly. Black…
Ford uses AI to develop ‘RoadSafe’ technology
Want to know where the hazards are in the road when you are driving? Ford has developed the “RoadSafe” concept, which could alert drivers to higher risk locations and make the insight available to local authorities to do something about them. Ford’s “RoadSafe” technology uses an algorithm to crunch anonymised data from sources including connected…
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…
