Ford to Open New Silicon Valley R&D Center this Year
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Ford to Open New Silicon Valley R&D Center this Year



Even if you've never visited Northern California’s Santa Clara Valley, you’ve surely heard of it by its nickname: the Silicon Valley. The base of most high-tech corporations, which gave the location its worldwide-famous name, is the place chosen by Ford for its first west coast Research & Development center.

The new laboratory will be located in the San Francisco Bay area and, according to Ford, will initially operate as a “hub” for independent technology projects and identification of possible new west coast-located partners.

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