Dr. Lei Gu
Faraday Future Appoints Veteran Automotive Technology Expert and Industry Leader Dr. Lei Gu to President of FX Global EV R&D Center
Appointment of highly experienced automotive executive with over 20 years of R&D expertiseStrategic addition to strengthen product development capabilitiesEnhanced global resource management potential through leader with international experience.
Faraday Future (Nasdaq: FFIE) has appointed Dr. Lei Gu as President of FX Global EV Research and Development Center and Vehicle Line Executive for the FX 6. Dr. Gu brings over two decades of automotive R&D experience, having held senior positions at Ford Motor Company, Chery Automobile, and BAIC Group.
In his new role, Dr. Gu will oversee overall EV R&D, including powertrain, body, chassis, interior and exterior, and thermal management. He will work closely with the IAI (Internet, Autonomous Driving, Intelligence) R&D team to deliver innovative EV solutions. The company aims to leverage his expertise in mobilizing global resources and talent to advance FF's business strategies for the FX brand.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF”, “Faraday Future”, or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that Dr. Lei Gu, a pioneering figure in China's automotive industry and an expert in vehicle development and safety technology, will join FF as President of FX Global EV Research and Development (R&D) Center and Vehicle Line Executive (VLE) for the FX 6.
Dr. Gu will focus his efforts on the overall EV R&D, which includes powertrain, body, chassis, interior and exterior, and thermal management, etc. Together, the IAI (Internet, Autonomous Driving, Intelligence) R&D team and the EV R&D team collaborate closely on delivering solutions that redefine the overall EV experience.
Dr. Gu joins FF with over two decades of extensive experience in automotive R&D and management, having held prominent roles in U.S., Chinese and international corporations. His deep understanding of the automotive sector, combined with his expertise in technology and management, qualifies him to oversee the FF and FX EV product development. FF intends to leverage his experience with mobilizing global resources and talent to progress FF’s business strategies for the FX brand and enhance the Company’s product strength.
At Ford Motor Company in the U.S., Dr. Gu focused on the research and experimental management of vehicle structure safety and passenger protection systems. His leadership in optimization and reliability earned him a reputation as a leader in automotive collision safety.
In China, Dr. Gu held key roles such as President of the Automobile Engineering Research Institute at Chery Automobile, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of BAIC Motor, and President of the Global Engineering and Research Institute at BAIC Group, where he was instrumental in the development and acquisition of core automotive technologies. He received his PhD from Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois.
“We are confident that Dr. Gu's arrival will significantly elevate both FF and FX’s product development in our target markets,” said Matthias Aydt, Global CEO of FF. “His leadership will be pivotal in building a team that integrates class-leading products, global talents, innovative technology, and manufacturing, propelling FF and FX towards a leadership position in the EV market.
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Simon 5183 : Then starting the following year, double the production to making 2 cars per year from making 1 car per year.
Sean Parker OP Simon 5183 : I actually never owned any shares. just thought I would share the news for the people that are holding. I've never really had that much faith in the Company.
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