Apple hires top Ford engineer Desi Ujkashevic for EV work

Ford Apple Desi Ujkashevic — Ujkashevic has experience in regulatory issues; key to Apple getting a car on the road.

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Bloomberg

May 03, 2022 05:52 PM

Apple has recruited a longtime Ford executive who helped lead safety efforts and vehicle engineering, a sign the iPhone maker is again ramping up development of an electric car.

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