Tag: Ford
Ford trials headlight technology to improve safety for nighttime driving
Head-up displays have enabled drivers to stay focussed on the way ahead for some time. Now Ford engineers are trialling new headlight technology that could help ensure those behind can keep their eyes on the road at nighttime. The new technology can project directions, speed limits or even weather information onto the road so the…
Ford develops robot EV charging station
Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or they could leave the car while the robot does all the work. Disabled drivers have already identified ease of charging as a…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Ford trials geofencing tech to automatically reduce car speed
In the not-too-distant future, your vehicle might help you avoid speeding tickets by slowing down on its own. Ford is currently testing technology that automatically matches speeds in designated virtual speed zones, all without reading signs or receiving any input from the driver. It's not quite as simple as it sounds, but it's not very…
Ford trials smart traffic lights to help emergency vehicles
Ford has trialled smart traffic lights that could automatically go green to offer clearer routes for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles. They could also help reduce the risk of an accident caused by first responders driving through red lights. “Whether it’s a fire engine attending a blaze or an ambulance en route to an…
Tech Digest daily roundup: UK shoppers face more checks when buying online
Online shoppers in the UK face more identification checks when paying for purchases on the internet from Monday, as new rules to clamp down on fraud come into force. The new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements will change the way people confirm their identity when using their debit or credit cards to make online purchases, and…
Ford trialling smart ‘surround sound’ driver alerts
Ford is trialling alert technology that will allow drivers to pinpoint exactly where outside hazards are located using speakers within the vehicle. Engineers are exploring a clever use of in-car audio to clearly convey the location of other road users or pedestrians. In addition, they are testing the use of intuitive sounds – such as…
Tech Digest daily roundup: App outage locks Tesla owners out of cars
Tesla drivers say they have been locked out of their cars after an outage struck the carmaker's app. Dozens of owners posted on social media about seeing an error message on the mobile app that was preventing them from connecting to their vehicles. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk personally responded to one complaint from a…
9 in 10 Brits want to do more to fight climate change, claims study
A study looking at public attitudes towards electric vehicles and the climate crisis has revealed the personal sacrifices Britons are willing to make in the fight against global warming. Climate Countdown, the latest in Ford’s quarterly Go Electric reports, finds an overwhelming majority of Brits (91%) feel they have a personal level of responsibility in the fight against climate…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Ford announces £230 million EV investment
Car giant Ford is to invest £230 million in one of its UK factories to make electric vehicle components, giving a huge boost to the motor industry. The company said the plant at Halewood on Merseyside will be “transformed” to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles in Europe. Halewood…
Ford’s Spin extends Essex e-scooter hire scheme
Spin, Ford's micromobility unit, has announced the extension of its e-scooter hire schemes in Essex to March 2022, aligned with the updated Department for Transport (DfT) legislation. In agreement with the local authority districts, Spin will continue to offer short term hire to riders in Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester but will conclude the trial in…