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Rivian Gets Even More Money, Now From Ford
By: Gary S. Vasilash - April 24, 2019 at 8:39 AM
The electrification of automotive is serious business. This week it was announced that Ford is making a $500-million equity investment in Rivian.
Clouds from Both Sides Now: Ford, Autonomic, Amazon, Alibaba
By: Gary S. Vasilash - April 24, 2019 at 6:13 AM
Autonomic is a fully owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility. It has developed something it calls the Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC).
Read MoreBy: Gary S. Vasilash - April 23, 2019 at 8:52 AM
The week I am driving a Mazda CX-5, a Signature AWD version, Mazda North American Operations announced its first quarter sales. And while I look at the number, I really don’t understand them.
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Feature AI Advances into Production
April 24, 2019 - Lawrence S. Gould
Adopting new technology in design and manufacturing is usually a series of baby steps. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are no different.
Read MoreFeature Machine Learning in Manufacturing
April 24, 2019 - Michael Anderson
Production equipment is beginning to autonomously learn from experience.
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AUTOBEATDAILY.COM
Ford Net Drops 35%, But Operating Profit Rises 12%
Ford Motor Co. says the costs of restructuring in Europe and exiting the heavy truck market in South America caused net earnings in the first quarter to skid to $1.1 billion from $1.7 billion last year.
