{"id":761109,"date":"2023-06-01T06:03:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T10:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ford-next-launches-flexible-lease-pilot-ford-drive-with-uber-aiming-to-boost-electric-rideshare-adoption\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T06:03:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T10:03:10","slug":"ford-next-launches-flexible-lease-pilot-ford-drive-with-uber-aiming-to-boost-electric-rideshare-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ford-next-launches-flexible-lease-pilot-ford-drive-with-uber-aiming-to-boost-electric-rideshare-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Next Launches Flexible Lease Pilot \u2013 Ford Drive \u2013 With Uber, Aiming to Boost Electric Rideshare Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Ford Next Launches Flexible Lease Pilot \u2013 Ford Drive \u2013 <\/b><b>With Uber, Aiming to Boost Electric Rideshare Adoption<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nNew pilot program creates flexible electric solutions for drivers who use the Uber platform in select U.S. markets, allowing them to lease a vehicle for more customized time periods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nThe pilot is the first of its kind between an automaker and rideshare network, furthering both companies\u2019 electrification and emissions goals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWhen high-mileage drivers make the switch to electric, communities see up to four times the emissions reduction benefit compared to the average car owner, according to Uber\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fabout%2Freports%2Fspark-partnering-to-electrify-europe%2F&amp;esheet=53410900&amp;newsitemid=20230601005272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SPARK%21+Report&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e7e3e01de8d8b5b9bddf8e0a74e35041\">SPARK! Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\nDrivers with Uber in San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles can sign up now on the Uber Marketplace. Additional details about the pilot are available on forddrive.com<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DEARBORN, Mich.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nFord Next is collaborating with Uber to deliver a new lease option for rideshare drivers going electric. Called Ford Drive, the pilot program offers flexible access to Ford Mustang Mach-E models and has launched in San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Ford Drive\u2019s Los Angeles vehicle deliveries began today.<\/p>\n<p>\nA flexible lease allows rideshare drivers to select their Mustang Mach-E for between one- and four-month increments, depending on the location. The vehicle is delivered to the driver within two weeks, and they use the Ford Drive app to manage payments and service. In each city, the Ford Drive team works with local dealers to purchase a fleet of Mustang Mach-Es. Service and maintenance of those vehicles are conducted through dealers as well.<\/p>\n<p>\nFord Next and Uber initially launched the flexible lease pilot in 2022, allowing San Diego drivers on the Uber platform to lease more than 150 Mustang Mach-Es. Now, drivers in three California cities are able to test drive this new leasing approach. California is Uber\u2019s leading North American market for EV uptake, with close to 10 percent of all on-trip miles completed in fully electric vehicles as of late 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe understand uptime and ease of use are critical to every rideshare driver. As more of them make the switch to electric vehicles, we\u2019re building the Ford Drive program around their unique needs,\u201d said Bill Knapp, who leads Ford Drive. \u201cWe\u2019re glad that the initial feedback on this venture has been so strong, and it\u2019s exciting to learn from these driver experiences to explore solutions supporting Uber and Ford\u2019s shared electrification goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nFord Drive is an initiative of Ford Next, a division that incubates and launches new businesses that create value for Ford by complementing Ford products and creating new business models and customer experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\nChristopher Hook, Uber\u2019s Global Head of Sustainability, said: \u201cClimate change is the most urgent challenge of our time, and we must work together in order to tackle it.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAs we continue marching toward our zero-emissions goal, Uber is thrilled to partner with Ford to provide an attractive and affordable option for leasing a leading EV and help drivers lower running costs and emissions. It\u2019s a win for drivers, their riders, and the communities where they live.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nUber aims to be a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdriving-a-green-recovery&amp;esheet=53410900&amp;newsitemid=20230601005272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=zero-emissions+platform&amp;index=2&amp;md5=a3a73e9168278cce470f94cbbdc0fc15\">zero-emissions platform<\/a> in North America and Europe by 2030 and has pledged $800 million in incentives and resources to help drivers make the switch to electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\nDrivers of fully electric vehicles on the Uber platform in North America are eligible for the Zero Emissions incentive, which currently lets them earn an extra $1 on every Uber Rides trip (up to $4,000 per calendar year). In addition, the Mustang Mach-E is eligible for Comfort Electric, Uber\u2019s premium zero exhaust ride offering.<\/p>\n<p>\nOne reason Uber is incentivizing drivers to go green: When high-mileage drivers make the switch to electric, communities see up to four times the emissions reduction benefit compared to the average car owner, according to Uber\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fabout%2Freports%2Fspark-partnering-to-electrify-europe%2F&amp;esheet=53410900&amp;newsitemid=20230601005272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SPARK%21+report&amp;index=3&amp;md5=6c2a183d22b77d72d472ad6427a647b8\">SPARK! report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nWith the Mustang Mach-E, drivers on the Uber platform have ample trunk space and seating for riders who are taking trips within the city or to the airport. Drivers also have access to more than 85,000 charging plugs and growing through the BlueOval Charge\u2122 Network; North America\u2019s largest public charging network.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>\nFord is investing more than $50 billion in electric vehicles through 2026. As part of its Ford + plan, Ford is working to deliver a 600,000 EV production run rate globally by the end of this year and 2 million globally by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><sup>1 <\/sup>Based on original equipment manufacturers (OEM)\/automotive manufacturers that sell all-electric vehicles and have active charging networks. Department of Energy data as of November 29, 2022, used. Numbers subject to change. FordPass, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>About Ford Motor Company<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company&#8217;s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 173,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.ford.com%2F&amp;esheet=53410900&amp;newsitemid=20230601005272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=corporate.ford.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=c20923053bb623a1c09d2748de84e3f7\"><i>corporate.ford.com<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>About Uber<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Uber&#8217;s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 39 billion trips later, we&#8217;re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20230601005272r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230601005272\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230601005272\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nAmy Mast<br \/>\n<br \/>949.910.5290<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:amast5@ford.com\">amast5@ford.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> California Michigan United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Alternative Vehicles\/Fuels EV\/Electric Vehicles Automotive General Automotive Automotive Manufacturing Manufacturing Other Travel Transportation Travel<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230601005272\/en\/401555\/3\/Ford_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Next Launches Flexible Lease Pilot \u2013 Ford Drive \u2013 With Uber, Aiming to Boost Electric Rideshare Adoption New pilot program creates flexible electric solutions for drivers who use the Uber platform in select U.S. markets, allowing them to lease a vehicle for more customized time periods The pilot is the first of its kind between an automaker and rideshare network, furthering both companies\u2019 electrification and emissions goals When high-mileage drivers make the switch to electric, communities see up to four times the emissions reduction benefit compared to the average car owner, according to Uber\u2019s SPARK! 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