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'''SF Motors''' is headquartered in [[Santa Clara, California]], in [[Silicon Valley]]. The company is creates intelligent, next-generation [[electric vehicles]] and components. The company, which is a subsidiary of [[SF Motors|Chongqing Sokon Industry Group]], has established several [[R&D]] facilities and is in the process of designing and producing a U.S.-based, electric vehicle line. The company is already partnering with a number of automotive and tech suppliers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfmotors.com/automotive-assemble-plant/ |title=SF Motors Acquires Automotive Assembly Plant|publisher=SF Motors |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref>
'''SF Motors''' is headquartered in [[Santa Clara, California]], in [[Silicon Valley]]. The company creates [[electric vehicles]] and components. The company, which is a subsidiary of [[SF Motors|Chongqing Sokon Industry Group]], has established several [[R&D]] facilities and is in the process of designing and producing a U.S.-based, electric vehicle line. The company is partnering with a number of automotive and tech suppliers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfmotors.com/automotive-assemble-plant/ |title=SF Motors Acquires Automotive Assembly Plant|publisher=SF Motors |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref>
SF Motors currently has over 150 employees in the U.S., including those based in their Santa Clara headquarters, as well as at facilities in Michigan and Indiana.
SF Motors currently has over 150 employees in the U.S., including those based in their Santa Clara headquarters, as well as at facilities in Michigan and Indiana.


== Manufacturing/R&D facilities ==
== Manufacturing/R&D facilities ==
SF Motors was founded in [[Silicon Valley]] in January 2016 as a U.S.-based technology and mobility company focused on delivering innovative, connected next-generation electric vehicles. In early 2017, SF Motors’ parent company, Sokon Industry Group, was granted production permits from the Chinese government to produce [[electric vehicles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfmotors.com/global-partnership-silicon-valley/ |title=F Motors Hosts Global Partner Meeting in Silicon Valley |publisher=SF Motors |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref>
SF Motors was founded in [[Silicon Valley]] in January 2016 as a company focused on delivering electric vehicles. In early 2017, SF Motors’ parent company, Sokon Industry Group, was granted production permits from the Chinese government to produce [[electric vehicles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfmotors.com/global-partnership-silicon-valley/ |title=F Motors Hosts Global Partner Meeting in Silicon Valley |publisher=SF Motors |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref>


The company has established seven R&D facilities across four countries, including the U.S., [[China]] and [[Germany]], with [[Japan]] coming online soon. Along with establishing an R&D center in the [[Ann Arbor]] area in Michigan; SF Motors is also partnering with the University of Michigan’s Mcity innovation center, which is dedicated to leading the transformation to connected and automated vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mcity.umich.edu/ |title=Michigan’s Mcity innovation center |publisher=University of Michigan |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref> SF Motors hosted its first [[University of Michigan]]-Sokon Autonomous Driving Seminar in August 2017. All of SF Motors’ R&D facilities will focus on intelligent [[powertrain|e-powertrain]] technology, vehicle engineering, intelligent driving systems, next-generation battery technology and lightweight designs.
The company has established seven R&D facilities in four countries, including the U.S., [[China]] and [[Germany]], with [[Japan]] coming online soon. Along with establishing an R&D center in the [[Ann Arbor]] area in Michigan; SF Motors is also partnering with the University of Michigan’s Mcity innovation center, which is dedicated to leading the transformation to connected and automated vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mcity.umich.edu/ |title=Michigan’s Mcity innovation center |publisher=University of Michigan |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref> SF Motors hosted its first [[University of Michigan]]-Sokon Autonomous Driving Seminar in August 2017. All of SF Motors’ R&D facilities will focus on intelligent [[powertrain|e-powertrain]] technology, vehicle engineering, intelligent driving systems, next-generation battery technology and lightweight designs.


SF Motors also recently completed the acquisition of the AM General Commercial Assembly Plant in [[Mishawaka, Indiana]], making it the only [[EV|Electric Vehicle]] company to have manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and China.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/am-general-sells-indiana-plant-to-china-backed-sf-motors-1498141052|title=AM General Sells Indiana Plant to China-Backed SF Motors|last=Stoll|first=John D.|date=2017-06-22|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2017-11-02|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref> It will be the first manufacturing plant in the U.S. that is wholly owned by SF Motors. The acquisition includes retaining about 430 employees at the facility who previously helped build vehicles for both [[Cadillac]] and [[Hummer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfmotors.com/sf-motors-acquires-inevit/ |title=SF Motors Acquires EV Battery Module Startup InEVit |publisher=SF Motors |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref>
SF Motors also recently completed the acquisition of the AM General Commercial Assembly Plant in [[Mishawaka, Indiana]], making it the only [[EV|Electric Vehicle]] company to have manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and China.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/am-general-sells-indiana-plant-to-china-backed-sf-motors-1498141052|title=AM General Sells Indiana Plant to China-Backed SF Motors|last=Stoll|first=John D.|date=2017-06-22|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2017-11-02|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref> It will be the first manufacturing plant in the U.S. that is wholly owned by SF Motors. The acquisition includes retaining about 430 employees at the facility who previously helped build vehicles for both [[Cadillac]] and [[Hummer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfmotors.com/sf-motors-acquires-inevit/ |title=SF Motors Acquires EV Battery Module Startup InEVit |publisher=SF Motors |accessdate=2017-01-11}}</ref>
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== Headquarters ==
== Headquarters ==
[[File:SFMotorsHQ.jpg|thumb| SF Motors Headquarters in [[Santa Clara, California|Santa Clara]]]]
[[File:SFMotorsHQ.jpg|thumb| SF Motors Headquarters in [[Santa Clara, California|Santa Clara]]]]
In order to secure a space for its leaders, teams and prospective employees, SF Motors recruited design firm AAI to build out its new [[Santa Clara, California]] headquarters, which opened in March 2017. The four-story building offers approximately 80,000 square feet, and can accommodate more than 200 people, which will enable SF Motors to continue on its aggressive growth trajectory.
In order to secure a space for its leaders, teams and prospective employees, SF Motors recruited design firm AAI to build out its [[Santa Clara, California]] headquarters, which opened in March 2017. The four-story building offers approximately 80,000 square feet, and can accommodate more than 200 people.


The building has a garage with EV [[charging stations]].
The design features an abundance of natural light and open space to work and collaborate. The building also features a state-of-the art garage filled with EV [[charging stations]], symbolizing the company’s commitment to electric transportation. It is situated near major highways and thoroughfares, as well as [[Mineta San Jose International Airport]].


== Milestones ==
== Milestones ==

Revision as of 20:10, 8 November 2017

SF Motors
Company typePrivate
Industry
FoundedJanuary, 2016
Founders
  • Xinghai Zhang
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
,
US
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • John Zhang (CEO)
  • Yifan Tang (CTO)
  • Martin Eberhard (Chief Scientist)
  • Thomas Fritz (Engineering)
  • Mark Clark (Design)
Products
Number of employees
Over 150 (2017)
Websitesfmotors.com

SF Motors is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley. The company creates electric vehicles and components. The company, which is a subsidiary of Chongqing Sokon Industry Group, has established several R&D facilities and is in the process of designing and producing a U.S.-based, electric vehicle line. The company is partnering with a number of automotive and tech suppliers.[1]

SF Motors currently has over 150 employees in the U.S., including those based in their Santa Clara headquarters, as well as at facilities in Michigan and Indiana.

Manufacturing/R&D facilities

SF Motors was founded in Silicon Valley in January 2016 as a company focused on delivering electric vehicles. In early 2017, SF Motors’ parent company, Sokon Industry Group, was granted production permits from the Chinese government to produce electric vehicles.[2]

The company has established seven R&D facilities in four countries, including the U.S., China and Germany, with Japan coming online soon. Along with establishing an R&D center in the Ann Arbor area in Michigan; SF Motors is also partnering with the University of Michigan’s Mcity innovation center, which is dedicated to leading the transformation to connected and automated vehicles.[3] SF Motors hosted its first University of Michigan-Sokon Autonomous Driving Seminar in August 2017. All of SF Motors’ R&D facilities will focus on intelligent e-powertrain technology, vehicle engineering, intelligent driving systems, next-generation battery technology and lightweight designs.

SF Motors also recently completed the acquisition of the AM General Commercial Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, making it the only Electric Vehicle company to have manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and China.[4] It will be the first manufacturing plant in the U.S. that is wholly owned by SF Motors. The acquisition includes retaining about 430 employees at the facility who previously helped build vehicles for both Cadillac and Hummer.[5]

Headquarters

File:SFMotorsHQ.jpg
SF Motors Headquarters in Santa Clara

In order to secure a space for its leaders, teams and prospective employees, SF Motors recruited design firm AAI to build out its Santa Clara, California headquarters, which opened in March 2017. The four-story building offers approximately 80,000 square feet, and can accommodate more than 200 people.

The building has a garage with EV charging stations.

Milestones

Chief Scientist Martin Eberhard.
  • January 28, 2016 - SF Motors was founded in Silicon Valley, California
  • September 2016 - Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard joined SF Motors as Strategic Advisor
  • January 2017 - Parent company of SF Motors (Sokon Industry Group) granted production permit from Chinese Government to produce electric vehicles
  • March 2017 - SF Motors opens headquarters in Silicon Valley
  • April 2017 - Parent company of SF Motors and University of Michigan announce plans to establish Michigan-Sokon Research Center
  • June 2017 - SF Motors announces plans to acquire commercial automotive assembly plant in Mishawaka, Indiana
  • July 2017 - SF Motors hosts first Global Partnership Meeting at its headquarters in Silicon Valley
  • July 2017 - SF Motors establishes intelligent driving research center in Beijing
  • August 2017 - SF Motors hosts first University of Michigan-Sokon Autonomous Driving Seminar
  • September 2017 - SF Motors’ parent company granted permission by Chinese Government to issue convertible bond worth up to 1.5 Billion RMB for SF Motors
  • October 2017 – SF Motors announced the acquisition of InEVit Inc., an electric vehicle battery modularization startup headed by Martin Eberhard, industry leader and co-founder of Tesla, who joined the company as Chief Scientist and Vice Chairman of SF Motors’ Board.[6]

Leadership

  • John Zhang - CEO
  • Yifan Tang - CTO
  • Martin Eberhard - Chief Scientist
  • Thomas Fritz - Head of Engineering
  • Mark Clar - Head of Design

References

  1. ^ "SF Motors Acquires Automotive Assembly Plant". SF Motors. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "F Motors Hosts Global Partner Meeting in Silicon Valley". SF Motors. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  3. ^ "Michigan's Mcity innovation center". University of Michigan. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Stoll, John D. (June 22, 2017). "AM General Sells Indiana Plant to China-Backed SF Motors". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "SF Motors Acquires EV Battery Module Startup InEVit". SF Motors. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  6. ^ Dunne, Michael J. "For Tesla, The Road Into China Still Looks Like A Blind Alley". Forbes. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
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