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JAMMU: India Ford has named the latest winners in its Innovate Mobility Challenge series, a key part of Ford Smart Mobility, the first widespread implementation of the company’s long-term plan for sustainable mobility solutions.
Winners from around the world were showcased during Ford President and CEO Mark Fields’ 2015 International CES keynote address, which outlined the company’s far-reaching plans in mobility, connectivity and autonomy to create a better world for millions of drivers all over the globe.
“Ford has been enabling personal mobility since day one,” said Fields. “Now, more than ever before, Ford’s open-innovation approach, new technologies and a globally connected network of developers are enabling mobility solutions at an unprecedented rate,” he added.
The challenges span the globe, from America to China, Africa, Europe, Australia and India. Prizes exceeding $200,000 (U.S.) will be awarded as well as scholarships for entrepreneurial education in Argentina.
Winning solutions tackled mobility challenges including the delivery of healthcare, reducing traffic congestion and optimizing the transportation of goods, all aimed at helping people overcome growing transportation challenges worldwide.
