Ford Motor and a Chinese automaker said Tuesday they are looking into setting up a joint venture to develop and manufacture electric cars in China in what could be part of a changing strategy for the automaker to form more partnerships to develop advanced vehicles.
Ford's potential venture with Anhui Zotye Automobile would give the Dearborn automaker a partnership with a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment.
Anhui Zotye was one of the first automakers to produce all-electric passenger vehicles in the country. It is the market leader in China’s all-electric small vehicle segment.
From checking for safety recalls - to fully assessing the state of a vehicle - to maintenance and body work - PARS is far more than just a vehicle transporter.
Senior editor Mike Sheldrick recently interviewed Princeton professor Alain Kornhauser, Ph.D., a leader in advanced transportation concepts. In that interview, Dr. Kornhauser gives us historical background on automated vehicles, what is happening right now, and a look into the rapidly developing future. He also offers some sage advice for fleets.
We published incorrect information last week on NETS’ Drive Safely Work Week. Our apologies to this fine organization; here is the correction.
With great concern, we are thinking of our many fleet friends in Texas who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. We send our heartfelt wishes for your and your families’ safety.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Many places across the globe are adopting the mobility revolution, but at different paces. Some places put more emphasis on electrification, while for others the emphasis is on autonomous vehicles or vehicle sharing.
We are ardent supporters of the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) and their annual Drive Safely Work Week™ campaign. This year, NETS focuses on distracted driving and eco-friendly driving. While Drive Safely Work Week is slated for October 5-9, the interactive, Web-based toolkit can be downloaded and used anytime during the year.
We despaired when Trump withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord, but are heartened that at least a dozen governors and more than 200 mayors have promised to join the United States Climate Alliance. The organization is committed to achieving emissions reductions pledged by President Obama. We are already seeing the ravages of climate change; this article from CityMetric offers the blueprint for how your fleet can contribute to the solutions we need.
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Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief