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Faraday Future Appoints Veteran Automotive Technology Expert and Industry Leader Dr. Lei Gu to President of FX Global EV R&D Center
Dr. Gu will be responsible for executing the FF and FX vehicle development strategy and driving the success of the products for both brands. Dr. Gu's career
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nDr. Gu will be responsible for executing the FF and FX vehicle development strategy and driving the success of the products for both brands.\n\n\n\nDr. Gu's career includes senior roles at Ford Motor Company in the U.S., as well as President of the Automobile Engineering Research Institute at Chery Automobile, and President of the Global Engineering and Research Institute at BAIC Group in China.\n\n\n\n LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nFaraday 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.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203614381/en/Faraday Future Appoints Veteran Automotive Technology Expert and Industry Leader Dr. Lei Gu to President of FX Global EV R&D Center (Photo: Business Wire)\nDr. 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.\n\n\nDr. 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.\n\n\nAt 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.\n\n\nIn China, Dr. Gu held key roles such as President of the ...