Currently reading: Ford hires leading Tesla engineer Alan Clarke to push EV development

Clarke spent 12 years at Tesla, helping to develop the Model S, Model X and Roadster concept

Ford has appointed top Tesla engineer Alan Clarke to help progress the firm’s move to EV-only production by 2035.

Clarke joined Tesla in 2009 and has held several roles at the EV firm, including senior design engineer, senior manager of new programmes engineering and, most recently, director of new programmes engineering.

The 35-year-old played a key role in the development of the Tesla Model S, overseeing the design of the car’s battery enclosure, suspension, steering and exterior door handle mechanisms. He also contributed to the development of the Tesla Model X drivetrain.

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