Uber Plans to Open Facility in Detroit Area -- WSJ
September 20 2016 - 3:03AM
Dow Jones News
By John D. Stoll
Uber Technologies Inc. is close to opening a facility in the
Detroit area to boost collaboration with conventional car
companies, a top executive said at a conference Monday.
Sherif Marakby, recently hired by the ride-sharing giant to run
global vehicle programs, said the company doesn't have interest in
making cars or creating hardware. Instead, Uber wants to work with
the existing supply chain to develop its future plans with
light-vehicle transportation.
Mr. Marakby worked for Ford Motor Co. in senior engineering
roles before jumping to Uber earlier in 2016. Uber tied up a joint
development deal with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.'s Volvo Car
Corp. over the summer under which the two companies will
collaborate on autonomous technology. Volvo will provide
vehicles.
Mr. Marakby said the company is close to finalizing its Detroit
plans.
Uber recently started testing autonomous Ford Fusions in
Pittsburgh, and has welcomed the public to participate. Ford, Tesla
Motors Inc., General Motors Co. and several other auto makers aim
to make strides in offering autonomous cars or self-driven shuttle
services in coming years.
Write to John D. Stoll at john.stoll@wsj.com
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