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  • Rivian Prepares for an IPO

    Rivian Prepares for an IPO

    Electric vehicle startup Rivian is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as the electric vehicle market heats up.

    Rivian is one of the main up-and-coming competitors to Tesla, and has the investment backers to match. Amazon and Ford are both heavy investors in the company, as is Cox Automotive. When comparing upcoming vehicles, Tesla, Ford and Rivian’s vehicles are often compared head-to-head.

    Rivian has now announced its intentions to go public, as it prepares for its IPO.

    Rivian today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed public offering of its common stock. The size and price range for the proposed offering have yet to be determined. The initial public offering is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.

  • F-150 Plant Will Shut Down Due to Semiconductor Shortage

    F-150 Plant Will Shut Down Due to Semiconductor Shortage

    On the heels of news Toyota would cut September production, Ford’s F-150 plant in Kansas City will shut down as a result of the semiconductor shortage.

    The semiconductor shortage has been impacting automakers around the world, with many forced to close plants, cut back production or ship vehicles without their full compliment of chips.

    Ford is currently being impacted, and will halt production at its Kansas City F-150 plant for one week, according to Reuters. The shutdown will begin August 23.

  • AT&T Delays Fiber to 500,000 Homes Due to Chip Shortage

    AT&T Delays Fiber to 500,000 Homes Due to Chip Shortage

    AT&T is the latest company to face delays in product rollouts as a result of a global ship shortage.

    AT&T is currently rolling out fiber internet to homes across the US. The company had planned on adding 3 million homes in 2021, but the semiconductor shortage will force the company to scale that back to 2.5 million.

    “Up through the second quarter, we hadn’t really experienced any impact from the supply-chain disruptions that are happening across the industry. But since the start of the third quarter, we are seeing dislocation across the board including in fiber supply,” said AT&T Senior Executive VP and CFO Pascal Desroches, at a virtual conference hosted by Oppenheimer, via Ars Technica.

    The global chip shortage has already impacted a wide range of industries, from tech to automotive, with Ford announcing shipments of its Mach-E would be delayed. AT&T is likely not the last company that will have to alter its plans as a result of the shortage.

  • Ford Delays Mustang Mach-E Due to Semiconductor Shortage

    Ford Delays Mustang Mach-E Due to Semiconductor Shortage

    Ford is notifying customers that some shipments of its Mustang Mach-E will be delayed due to the semiconductor shortage.

    The Mach-E was one of the most anticipated electric vehicles, and marked a major departure for Ford. The vehicle even won the 2021 North American SUV of the Year Award.

    Unfortunately, some buyers will have to wait to receive their vehicle, as the global semiconductor shortage is impeding Ford’s ability to deliver shipments. In an email (posted to macheforum.com) to customers, Ford said orders originally scheduled or produced July 5 through October 1, 2021, will be delayed six weeks.

    As compensation for the inconvenience, Ford is offering impacted customers “an additional 250 kWh of complimentary charging on the Ford Blue Oval Charge Network.”

  • Tesla Cybertruck Production Delayed to 2022

    Tesla Cybertruck Production Delayed to 2022

    Customers eager to get their hands on Tesla’s electric pickup truck will have to wait a bit longer, as the company has delayed production to 2022.

    Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck to a great deal of fanfare. Ever the showman, Elon Musk proudly displayed a demo of the Cybertruck beating an F-150 in a tug-of-war, the validity of which some of questioned.

    While mass production was always planned for 2022, Musk had previously said there would be at least some deliveries in 2021. That appears to have changed, if the company’s order and configuration website is correct.

    You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears in 2022.

    While disappointing, the delay is not necessarily unexpected. The Cybertruck is a completely different beast than anything else Tesla has made, and likely has a host of unique issues to be worked out.

  • Subaru Shutting Japanese Plants in July Due to Semiconductor Shortage

    Subaru Shutting Japanese Plants in July Due to Semiconductor Shortage

    The semiconductor shortage continues to take a toll, with Subaru announcing it is temporarily shutting down plants in Japan in July.

    The COVID-19 pandemic helped spark a worldwide shortage in the semiconductor industry. While production was initially impacted as a result of lockdowns, the demand has been uncharacteristically high as people have bought laptops, tablets and gaming devices in record numbers.

    The auto industry has been hit particularly hard, with Ford, GM, BMW and Honda all being impacted. Subaru is now planning on closing plants its Japan Gunma plants in July, according to Reuters.

    “It is part of the production adjustment due to shortage of semiconductors,” Subaru spokesperson said.

    The plants will be shut down on July 16, although the company is also considering shutting down its Kosai and Sagara plants in Shizuoka, Japan. Should it go that route, those plants will be closed two and seven days respectively.

  • Apple Wants Employees In-Office Part-Time in September

    Apple Wants Employees In-Office Part-Time in September

    Apple CEO Tim Cook has emailed employees, telling them to expect a return to the office in early September.

    Like most companies, Apple sent employees home to work remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many, the company’s work culture has been permanently changed by a year of remote work. As a result, Apple appears to be embracing a flexible work future, with Cook wanting employees in the office three days a week, while allowing them to continue working from home the remaining two.

    “For all that we’ve been able to achieve while many of us have been separated, the truth is that there has been something essential missing from this past year: each other,” he said in the email, seen by The Verge. “Video conference calling has narrowed the distance between us, to be sure, but there are things it simply cannot replicate.”

    Employees will be asked to work from the office Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and be able to continue working remotely Wednesdays and Fridays. Teams that require more in-person collaboration may be required to work in the office four or five days a week.

    In addition, employees will also have the option, with manager approval, of working remotely up to two weeks a year, “to be closer to family and loved ones, find a change of scenery, manage unexpected travel, or a different reason all your own,” according to the email.

    Apple joins a long list of companies, including Salesforce, Ford and GM, who are embracing flexible and remote work options, providing further evidence of a permanent shift in the nature of the post-pandemic workforce.

  • Electric Ford F-150 Likely Has Longer Range Than Advertised

    Electric Ford F-150 Likely Has Longer Range Than Advertised

    Buyers of the all-new electric F-150 may be in for a pleasant surprise, as critics believe it may have longer range than advertised.

    Ford introduced the electric F-150 to great fanfare, including a test drive by President Biden. The company is offering the truck in two variations, one with 230 miles of range, and one with 300.

    According to Darren Palmer, Ford’s head of EVs, the new F-150 Lightning is more likely to underpromise and overdeliver on its range estimates. Palmer told Business Insider that Ford tested the vehicles with a 1,000 pound payload and without a bed cover.

    In real-world uses, many people will be driving the trucks without an additional 1,000 pounds in the bed, and some will use bed covers, both of which will have a positive impact on the range. The end result is that the F-150 Lightning may get more than advertised — which Ford is ok with.

    The truck’s Intelligent Range software is also very accurate at estimating range based on how it’s currently being used and how it’s loaded. For example, when towing a trailer, drivers can input the dimensions and weight, which are factored into the calculations. The software also takes into account the route being driven, elevation, wind and other factors. All of this is designed to help build customers’ confidence and help ease “range anxiety.”

    “It says what it does and it does what it says,” Palmer told BI.

  • Ford Expects 40% of Its Global Vehicles to Be Electric by 2030

    Ford Expects 40% of Its Global Vehicles to Be Electric by 2030

    Ford has unveiled its Ford+ plan, including IonBoost batteries and plans to have 40% of its vehicles electric by 2030.

    Virtually ever major automaker is working to transition to electric vehicles (EV), and Ford is no exception. The company had previously committed to all its European passenger vehicles being all-electric by 2030. The company also moved its battery EV battery production in-house.

    Ford has expanded on its plans, saying it expects 40% of its global vehicle volume to be all-electric by 2030. A big part of that plan is the in-house IonBoost line of batteries. There will be two variations of the batteries: IonBoost lithium ion for passenger vehicles and IonBoost Pro lithium iron phosphate batteries for commercial vehicles. The company also plans to introduce affordable solid-state batteries, based on tech from Solid Power, which Ford owns a stake in.

    “I’m excited about what Ford+ means for our customers, who will get new and better experiences by pairing our iconic, world-class vehicles with connected technology that constantly gets better over time,” said Ford CEO Jim Farley. “We will deliver lower costs, stronger loyalty and greater returns across all our customers.

    “This is our biggest opportunity for growth and value creation since Henry Ford started to scale the Model T, and we’re grabbing it with both hands.”

    https://youtu.be/i5h7z-hcnxk?list=PLCFM1h5Oz66hsasDHZgEg_rSktVHl0ZS-

  • Nissan, Suzuki and Mitsubishi the Latest Automakers Impacted by Semiconductor Shortage

    Nissan, Suzuki and Mitsubishi the Latest Automakers Impacted by Semiconductor Shortage

    Nissan, Suzuki and Mitsubishi are joining the ranks of automakers impacted by the semiconductor shortage, announcing halted or reduced production.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a severe shortage of semiconductors. Originally the issue stemmed from factories being close due to lockdowns and quarantine. The problem has been exacerbated by a huge uptick in demand for computers, tablets and gaming consoles as people have been working and gaming from home.

    Ford, Honda and BMW have already felt the impact. GM has even gone so far as to ship trucks without their full complement of fuel economy chips, leading them to have worse fuel mileage than previous models.

    According to Reuters, Nissan is now planning on halting production for some models in its Mexico plant, while Suzuki will idle three of its factories in the Shizuoka prefecture from three to nine days.

    “A global shortage of semiconductors has affected parts procurement in the auto sector. Due to the shortage, Nissan is adjusting production and taking necessary actions to ensure recovery,” a Nissan spokeswoman told Reuters.

    Intel is trying to step up to help with the auto semiconductor shortage, but its plans won’t bear fruit for another six to nine months.

  • Ford, BMW and Honda’s Production Impacted by Semiconductor Crisis

    Ford, BMW and Honda’s Production Impacted by Semiconductor Crisis

    Ford, BMW and Honda are all experiencing major production issues as a result of the global semiconductor shortage.

    The global pandemic sparked a semiconductor shortage as a result of production issues resulting from lockdowns. In addition, the move toward remote work has caused tablets and computers to see their highest demand in some time.

    The auto industry has been one of the hardest hit, with automakers across the spectrum experiencing production delays as a result of the chip shortage. According to Bloomberg, multiple automakers have signaled trouble, all within a 12-hour timeframe.

    Honda plans to halt production at three of its factories in Japan. BMW will cut back production in plants in both Germany and England. Meanwhile, Ford has warned its earnings for the year will suffer as a result of the chip shortage.

    Chipmakers the world over are working to address the crisis. Intel is even working with automotive chipmakers to bring its manufacturing abilities to bear. In spite of that, expects believe the semiconductor challenge will last at least a couple of years.

  • Ford Moving EV Battery Production In-House

    Ford Moving EV Battery Production In-House

    Ford has taken a major step toward moving its electric vehicle (EV) battery production in-house, with the announcement of Ford Ion Park.

    Ford Ion Park is the company’s facility dedicated to pioneering various methods of battery production. The project will bring together a cross-functional team of 150 experts to help address the entire scope of battery production, from mining to development to manufacturing to recycling.

    Like most manufacturers, Ford is leaning heavily into hybrid and EV development, and taking a more hands-on approach to its battery development will give it a competitive advantage over some of its rivals.

    “We’re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric vehicles with zero emissions,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer. “Investing in more battery R&D ultimately will help us speed the process to deliver more, even better, lower cost EVs for customers over time.”

    “We are creating new tools and solutions we need for a carbon-free, affordable and better future,” Thai-Tang added. “We are modernizing Ford’s battery development and manufacturing capabilities so we can better control costs and production variables in-house and scale production around the world with speed and quality.”

    The 200,000 square-foot lab is in Southeast Michigan, with the team already underway. An additional $185 million collaborative learning lab will also be build in the area, “dedicated to developing, testing and building vehicle battery cells and cell arrays opens late next year.”

  • Consumer Reports: Tesla Autopilot ‘Easily Tricked’ Into Operating Without Driver

    Consumer Reports: Tesla Autopilot ‘Easily Tricked’ Into Operating Without Driver

    Consumer Reports (CR) has tested Tesla’s Autopilot software and it’s not good news for the electric vehicle company.

    In the wake of the fatal crash in Spring, Texas, in which it was reported that no one was behind the wheel, CR wanted to see if that scenario was possible. Tesla’s Autopilot software is only supposed to work in certain conditions, conditions which include a driver in the driver’s seat.

    Unfortunately, Jake Fisher, CR’s senior director of auto testing, was able to easily and repeatedly bypass Tesla’s safeguards. In multiple tests, Fisher engaged Autopilot, put a weighted chain on the steering wheel to simulate the weight of a hand, slid over into the passenger seat, and then accelerated the stopped Tesla using the steering wheel dial.

    “The car drove up and down the half-mile lane of our track, repeatedly, never noting that no one was in the driver’s seat, never noting that there was no one touching the steering wheel, never noting there was no weight on the seat,” Fisher says. “It was a bit frightening when we realized how easy it was to defeat the safeguards, which we proved were clearly insufficient.”

    Fisher’s overall evaluation of Tesla’s Autopilot was equally damning, especially compared to what’s available from its competitors.

    “In our evaluation, the system not only failed to make sure the driver was paying attention, but it also couldn’t tell if there was a driver there at all,” says Jake Fisher, CR’s senior director of auto testing, who conducted the experiment. “Tesla is falling behind other automakers like GM and Ford that, on models with advanced driver assist systems, use technology to make sure the driver is looking at the road.”

  • Jaguar Land Rover Halting Production Because of Chip Shortage

    Jaguar Land Rover Halting Production Because of Chip Shortage

    Jaguar Land Rover is halting production at two of its UK factories as a result of the global semiconductor shortage.

    The pandemic has helped fuel an unprecedented demand for semiconductors. As individuals were under lockdown and quarantine, tablets and computers surged in popularity, thanks to remote work, gaming and entertainment. In combination with supply chains already strained by the pandemic, these factors have helped create a massive shortage.

    The semiconductor shortage has already created problems for Ford and GM, but it appears the Jaguar Land Rover is the latest automaker to halt production as a result. The automaker will be halting production at two of its UK facilities as a result.

    “Like other automotive manufacturers, we are currently experiencing some COVID-19 supply chain disruption, including the global availability of semiconductors,” the company said in a statement, according to U.S. News & World Report. The shortage “is having an impact on our production schedules and our ability to meet global demand for some of our vehicles.”

  • GM Announces ‘Work Appropriately,’ Embraces Remote Work

    GM Announces ‘Work Appropriately,’ Embraces Remote Work

    GM is joining the list of companies, including its biggest competitor Ford, in embracing remote work.

    The pandemic has upended many industries, with remote work becoming an important element in keeping many businesses operational during lockdowns and quarantine. Remote work has been so successful that many in the tech industry have opted to embrace remote and hybrid work permanently. Companies outside the tech industries have started doing the same, with Ford making headlines in March with its decision to allow 30,000 employees to work from home permanently.

    GM has now joined that growing list of companies, with its “Work Appropriately” approach, unveiled by CEO Mary Barra in a LinkedIn blog post.

    The learnings and successes of the last year led us to introduce how we will manage the future of work at GM, called “Work Appropriately.” This means that where the work permits, employees have the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals. The notion behind this approach – that our employees are capable of making smart decisions without overly prescriptive guidance – is the same notion behind our dress code, “Dress Appropriately.”

    Barra frames the decision in the context of attracting top talent. Numerous studies have shown that remote and flexible work options have become so important to many employees, that 29% would rather quit their jobs than go back to the office. More than 50% would be willing to trade vacation days for the ability to continue working remotely.

    GM recognizes the importance of flexible work options in the context of attracting the top talent needed for it to reach its long-term goals.

    Achieving our all-electric future will require attracting and retaining top talent, and we are excited to focus our employee engagement and hiring on the work, and not the where in many cases. We’re already adapting our recruitment efforts to include hiring positions that are designated specifically as remote.

    GM’s decision, along with Ford’s, will put further pressure on Toyota and other manufacturers to follow suit.

  • Ford Tests Self-Driving Software on ‘Mother of All Road Trips’

    Ford Tests Self-Driving Software on ‘Mother of All Road Trips’

    Ford is laying down the gauntlet in the self-driving arena, declaring its BlueCruise software has completed the “Mother of All Road Trips.”

    Self-driving vehicles are the next great frontier for the automotive industry. Virtually all of the major players are working on self-driving and autonomous driving systems. Ford is working on its self-driving software, BlueCruise, and has even gone so far as to call Tesla’s competing system vaporware.

    BlueCruise is a Level 2 technology. Autonomous driving is rated on a scale of 0 to 5, with 0 being fully manual and 5 requiring no human control whatsoever.

    BlueCruise is an SAE Level 2 driver-assist technology, similar to Tesla Autopilot but with the advantage of offering a true hands-free driving experience while in Hands-Free Mode that does not require a driver’s hands to stay in contact with the steering wheel, unless prompted by vehicle alerts.

    And unlike other approaches – such as GM’s Super Cruise, which uses red and green lighting, or Tesla’s Autopilot, which requires a driver keep their hands on the steering wheel – BlueCruise communicates with drivers in different ways. The instrument cluster transitions to communicate that the feature is in Hands-Free mode through text and blue lighting cues, effective even for those with color blindness.

    Ford is putting its money where its mouth is, however, having recently put its BlueCruise through rigorous testing. According to the company, it sent a fleet of 10 test vehicles — five Mustang Mach-E SUVs and five F-150s — on the “Mother of All Road Trips.” The trip was more than 110,000 miles through 37 states and five Canadian provinces.

    “There are highway intricacies and driving conditions that you simply cannot replicate in a lab,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product platform and operations officer. “Sending these vehicles out for real-world driving experience is just one of many ways we ensured that BlueCruise technology offers confidence and convenience for drivers all across the continent.”

    The company is planning on providing BlueCruise via over-the-air software updates later this year on 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E models equipped with Ford Co-Pilot 360 Active 2.0 Prep Package.

  • Amazon Wants ‘Office-Centric Culture’ as Its Baseline

    Amazon Wants ‘Office-Centric Culture’ as Its Baseline

    Amazon is bucking the trend among many tech companies, telling US employees they should expect to be back in the office by early fall.

    Many companies are making remote work part of their permanent culture. In many cases, with the majority of their workforce operating remotely, this has led to selling or renting out prime real estate. Even outside of the tech industry, companies are embracing the trend, with Ford recently announcing 30,000 of its employees would be able to work remotely on a permanent basis.

    Amazon appears to be going in the opposite direction, according to a memo to employees.

    Our plan is to return to an office-centric culture as our baseline. We believe it enables us to invent, collaborate, and learn together most effectively.

    The timelines for returning to the office will vary by country, depending on the infection and vaccination rates, and we expect our return to the office to be gradual. In many parts of Asia, our employees are already back in the office. In the U.S., as vaccines become broadly available in the next few months, we expect more people will start coming into the office through the summer, with most back in the office by early fall. In some countries in Europe, we expect in-person working to take longer given recent setbacks. As we get closer to the summer, we’ll develop more country-specific plans and post all updates to Inside Amazon under Local News.

  • Consumer Reports: Tesla’s In-Vehicle Cameras a Privacy Concern

    Consumer Reports: Tesla’s In-Vehicle Cameras a Privacy Concern

    Consumer Reports has raised concerns about Tesla’s in-vehicle cameras, saying they represent a privacy concern.

    Vehicles are increasingly moving toward automation, and a big part of that is cameras that monitor the driver. In many cases, these are to measure the driver’s response and ensure they are paying attention to the road.

    While several automakers include monitoring cameras, Tesla’s approach is much different than its competitors. According to Consumer Reports, BMW, Ford, GM and Subaru’s cameras are all close-circuit systems. The cameras are used exclusively in-vehicle, and do not record or transmit their footage.

    In contrast, Tesla has admitted that its cameras both record and transmit video to the company, which it then studies and analyzes to improve its self-driving technology.

    If drivers enable the cabin camera, Tesla says it will capture and share a video clip of the moments before a crash or automatic emergency braking (AEB) activation to help the automaker “develop future safety features and software enhancements,” according to Tesla’s website. Tesla did not respond to CR’s emailed request for additional information about its in-car monitoring systems.

    Tesla’s actions raise concerns about who benefits most from its monitoring systems, especially since the company has a habit of quickly blaming the driver when an accident occurs while the vehicle’s Autopilot is engaged.

    “We have already seen Tesla blaming the driver for not paying attention immediately after news reports of a crash while a driver is using Autopilot,” said Kelly Funkhouser, CR’s program manager for vehicle interface testing. “Now, Tesla can use video footage to prove that a driver is distracted rather than addressing the reasons why the driver wasn’t paying attention in the first place.”

    There’s also concern that Tesla’s system could be used in the future for some yet-to-be-disclosed purpose.

    Ultimately, the questions about Tesla’s in-vehicle monitoring system make a case for greater consumer protection — and buying a competitor’s offering.

    “Advanced features in cars can bring consumers enormous benefits, but it’s important for our laws to make sure that automakers put people ahead of their bottom line. Automotive innovation must come hand-in-hand with strong and sensible consumer protections,” says William Wallace, manager of safety policy at CR.

  • Ford Executive Calls Tesla’s Self-Driving Software ‘Vaporware’

    Ford Executive Calls Tesla’s Self-Driving Software ‘Vaporware’

    A Ford executive has upped the rivalry with Tesla, calling Tesla’s self-driving software “vaporware.”

    Ford is widely seen as Tesla’s biggest competition, with the company’s Mustang Mach-E eating into Tesla sales. Edmunds recently did a head-to-head comparison of the Mach-E and the Model Y, giving a slight edge to the newcomer.

    There are a lot of great things about the Tesla Model Y including vast amounts of interior space, exciting driving performance and access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. These two EVs are closely matched, but the Ford Mustang Mach-E wins this comparison thanks to its superior comfort and user-friendly technology.

    Tesla has helped pioneer self-driving vehicles, but a Ford executive is calling out the company’s software.

    https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1373646122548301833?s=20

    Between Tesla pitting the Cybertruck against the F-150, and now Ford dissing Tesla’s software, it appears the rivalry between the two automakers is just getting started. That’s probably a good thing for consumers.

  • Rivian Announces Plans For Charging Network

    Rivian Announces Plans For Charging Network

    Rivian plans to roll out a network of 10,000 charging stations across the US and Canada by the end of 2023.

    Rivian is one of the biggest names in electric vehicles. The company is backed by Amazon and its technology will be used in Ford vehicles, giving it the backing, funding, technology and scope to potentially challenge Tesla.

    The company has now announced its plans to establish a network of 10,000 charging stations, a major step in widespread acceptance of the platform. According to TechCrunch, the company plans to roll out 3,500 DC fast chargers, as well as thousands of “waypoint” Level 2 chargers.

    While the fast chargers will only be accessible to Rivian’s customers, the waypoint chargers will be available to everyone. Even more significant, unlike Tesla’s proprietary chargers, Rivian’s will use the J1772 plug, which is the North American standard for electric vehicles.

    The company also plans on its stations being powered by 100% renewable energy, thanks to deals it will make with utility companies.

    Rivian’s announcement is good news for its customers, as well as the electric vehicle industry at large.

  • Google Heavily Investing in Office Space, All-In on In-Person

    Google Heavily Investing in Office Space, All-In on In-Person

    Despite much of the industry doing the exact opposite, Google is investing $7 billion in office space and data centers, insisting in-person work is where it’s at.

    In a blog post Thursday, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai made it clear that in-person collaboration is a core component for the company, and will continue to play a significant role post-pandemic.

    Coming together in person to collaborate and build community is core to Google’s culture, and it will be an important part of our future. So we continue to make significant investments in our offices around the country, as well as our home state of California, where we will be investing over $1 billion this year. Outside of the Bay Area, we’ll keep growing our offices across the U.S., including plans to add thousands of roles in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Chicago and New York. This will help bring more jobs and investment to diverse communities as part of our previously announced racial equity commitments. We’re already making progress: 2020 was our largest year ever for hiring Black and Latinx Googlers in the U.S., both overall and in tech roles.

    Pichai said Google plans to invest over $7 billion, in both offices and data centers, as well as create 10,000 new full-time jobs in the US in 2021.

    Google’s plans come at a time when many companies in the tech industry are fully embracing remote work, even selling expensive real estate that is no longer needed. Outside the tech industry, companies such as Ford are also embracing remote work, making Google’s decision somewhat surprising.