
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley rarely misses an opportunity to show his admiration for electric vehicle pioneer Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). Then it shouldn't come as a surprise that the legacy automaker is filling key positions in its EV division with former Tesla executives.
What Happened: Alan Clarke, a Tesla veteran, joined Ford's Advanced EV Development division in January, the executive's LinkedIn profile revealed. The move was first reported by Automotive News.