Ford hiring ex-Tesla, Rivian and Apple talent to develop EVs

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https://electrek.co/2024/06/12/ford-poaches-ex-tesla-rivian-apple-talent-build-affordable-evs/

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[Electric Goat]

 

[4sallypat]

Just don't hire Boeing 737MAX employees who worked before & during the MCAS debacle.

 

[4wheeldog]

It would not surprise me if Ford eventually bought or merged with Tesla. But Elon could not be part of any such deal.

 

[azerik]

I wish they'd hire build engineers and fix the deployment mech of this mess.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

It would not surprise me if Ford eventually bought or merged with Tesla. But Elon could not be part of any such deal.

The Ford Family has controlling votes in the corporation. I think that's an unlikely scenario. Then again, who would have thought that Boeing would buy McDonell-Douglas, allow MD to run the combined company, and destroy the Commercial Airplane division's reputation?

 

[4wheeldog]

The Ford Family has controlling votes in the corporation. I think that's an unlikely scenario. Then again, who would have thought that Boeing would buy McDonell-Douglas, allow MD to run the combined company, and destroy the Commercial Airplane division's reputation?

The only way it makes sense is if Ford controlled the combined company. And it only would have made sense for Boeing to run that combined company. One never knows.
The thing is, Tesla only exists because they didn’t have competition for their formative years. Elon has no business running a car company. A battery company and or a motor company, maybe. But not one that makes complete cars.

 

[nvabill]

Well, of course they are, after all they want to build EV's the right way.

 

[Billyk24]

It would not surprise me if Ford eventually bought or merged with Tesla. But Elon could not be part of any such deal.

The Ford Family has controlling votes in the corporation. I think that's an unlikely scenario. Then again, who would have thought that Boeing would buy McDonell-Douglas, allow MD to run the combined company, and destroy the Commercial Airplane division's reputation?

Years ago- 1956- Packer bought Studebacker but let Studenacker management run the new merger. Well Packer died for the 1959 model year

 

[Rabidsquirrel22]

It would not surprise me if Ford eventually bought or merged with Tesla. But Elon could not be part of any such deal.

Ford can't afford Tesla even if they wanted it. Their market cap is 10x Ford's.

 

[Jeff-NoVA]

I am still dumbfounded that Tesla shelved the reportedly production-ready Model 2. Hopefully Ford's startup will put all this new talent to good use. I think a sub $35K BEV could be huge success.

The homely, oft-recalled, and obsolete Bolt nonetheless sold like hotcakes late in its life because it was accessible to average buyers looking for a competent commuter vehicle.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Ford can't afford Tesla even if they wanted it. Their market cap is 10x Ford's.

Once large investors realize Tesla is severely over-valued it may become quite affordable.

 

[4wheeldog]

Ford can't afford Tesla even if they wanted it. Their market cap is 10x Ford's.

Currently, yes. But Elon is running the place. Things could change.

 

[thekat03]

I am still dumbfounded that Tesla shelved the reportedly production-ready Model 2. Hopefully Ford's startup will put all this new talent to good use. I think a sub $35K BEV could be huge success.

The homely, oft-recalled, and obsolete Bolt nonetheless sold like hotcakes late in its life because it was accessible to average buyers looking for a competent commuter vehicle.

Tesla was a better company when their CEO wasn't paying much attention to it.

 

[4wheeldog]

Years ago- 1956- Packer bought Studebacker but let Studenacker management run the new merger. Well Packer died for the 1959 model year

Packard. Close.
Why the failing company management gets control is one of those things that makes mere mortals scratch their heads.

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