Ford Makes Moves to Ease Congestion in Cities

The video discusses the increasing urbanization and the challenges it poses, such as congestion in cities. Ford aims to address these issues by acquiring Chariot, a crowdsourced shuttle service, and partnering with Motivate for bike-sharing initiatives. These efforts are part of Ford's strategy to transition from traditional automotive manufacturing to a broader mobility company. The acquisition of Chariot will help Ford expand its mobility services globally, starting with San Francisco and five other cities. The video highlights Ford's shift from experimental projects to real business opportunities in mobility solutions.

What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in cities in the next 10 to 15 years?

• 50%

• 55%

• 65%

• 60%

What is the primary focus of Ford's acquisition of Chariot?

• To expand shuttle services globally

• To improve vehicle manufacturing

• To increase bike production

• To develop new car models

Which company is Ford partnering with to promote bike sharing?

• Lyft

• Motivate

• Tesla

• Uber

What is the main goal of Ford's City Solutions group?

• To increase sales in rural areas

• To solve congestion issues in cities

• To develop electric vehicles

• To design new car models

How is Ford transforming its business model according to the third section?

• By focusing solely on car manufacturing

• By transitioning from an auto to a mobility company

• By reducing the number of vehicles produced

• By closing down international operations