ADAPT News Roundup - Sept. 10, 2021

09/10/21 • 3 min

Ford hires a former Tesla and Apple Executive to head up its emerging technology developments, Toyota commits big to EV battery factories, and Hyundai has set its sights on affordable hydrogen energy by the end of the decade.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's show:

Ford Hires Former Tesla, Apple Exec

Toyota Spends Big on Battery Factories

Hyundai Aiming for Affordable Hydrogen Fuel Cell by 2030

Tesla Targets 2023 for Production of $25K EV

Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's show:

Ford Hires Former Tesla, Apple Exec

Toyota Spends Big on Battery Factories

Hyundai Aiming for Affordable Hydrogen Fuel Cell by 2030

Tesla Targets 2023 for Production of $25K EV

Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

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In this episode, take a close look at how engine development and design has influenced the world of engine oils, which are getting lower and lower in viscosity but continue to perform to more rigorous specifications. Two industry experts break it all down here.

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Mark Allen and the OEM Perspective on Emerging Technology

In the weeks leading up to the ADAPT Summit, a three-day conference in December in Nashville focusing on the most pressing and progressive trends facing the automotive industry, we'll spend time talking to some of the keynote speakers and other presenters about the topics they plan to discuss.

Mark Allen, collision and equipment manager for Audi of America, joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown to talk about the OEM perspective on developing technologies in the industry as well as his take on the OEM/aftermarket relationship.

Spots are still open for the Summit! Register online at adaptsummit.com/register.

Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit ADAPTautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.