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CleanTechnicaabout 2 months ago

Ford’s Head EV & Tech Guy Leaving

Key Takeaway

The departure of a key EV technology leader from a major automotive OEM like Ford signals potential shifts in EV development and strategy, which could indirectly influence future electricity demand and infrastructure planning.

AI Summary

  • Doug Field, Ford's Head of EV & Tech and a prominent figure in the EV industry (ex-Tesla, Apple), is departing the company.
  • This executive change marks a leadership transition within the electric vehicle and technology division of a major automotive OEM.
  • For developers and large power consumers, such high-level departures at major EV manufacturers can indirectly signal potential shifts in future EV production strategies and associated charging infrastructure demands.

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The name Doug Field has been prominent in the EV world for quite some time. He was a top executive at Tesla for five years, after working at Apple for five years. In August 2018, he then went back to Apple for three years to lead Project Titan, the company’s ... [continued] The post Ford’s Head EV & Tech Guy Leaving appeared first on CleanTechnica .