/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/ford-returns-to-innovation-opens-labs-in-silicon-valleyAdd Ford to the map. (via siliconvalleymap.com)&quot;Ford has an incredible heritage of driving innovation in the transportation and manufacturing sectors during the past 107 years. Now it&#39;s time to prepare for the next 100 years, ushering in a new era o.en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/ford-returns-to-innovation-opens-labs-in-silicon-valleyWed, 21 Mar 2012 07:58:18 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e3eac650-93c6-44fe-93f8-c1f2090445cdFormer Member0<p>The arrival of handheld cellular devices has opened many brand new dangers for distracted drivers. According to the National Safety Council, 28 percent of all road accidents last year included drivers using cellular phones or other handheld devices. A hot topic in the news, most are quick to call for stiffer regulations. But Ford Motors has been working on <a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.cardealexpert.com/news-information/auto-news/ford-openxc/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">OpenXC</a>, a high-tech app platform for use when driving. </p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13094&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">