Global trends appear to be moving towards a future where in many markets, car ownership may look like an expensive, impractical and inconvenient way to get around. So what's the next model of personal transport, and where do the big automakers fit in? Ford's new global VP of Research and Advanced Engineering, Ken Washington, sat down in Melbourne for a "crystal ball" discussion about autonomous cars, on-demand vehicles, car sharing, smart parking, multi-mode transport, and how a car company might learn to cater to a new generation of customers that are far more interested in upgrading their phones than getting their driver's licenses... Continue Reading Ford's new technology chief ponders the future of driving and mobility
Section: Automotive
Tags: Automotive, Autonomous, Driving, Ford, Research, Transport
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from Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine http://www.gizmag.com/ford-ken-washington-future-automotive/36832/
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