Apple`s never-ending electric car project lands a former Ford safety head
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What you need to know Apple has hired a former Ford safety chief for its Apple Car project. Desi Ujkashevic worked at Ford since 1999. Apple has long been rumored to be working on an eclectic car of some kind. Desi Ujkashevic previously worked at Ford for more than 30 years. The Apple Car project has reportedly hired a former Ford safety expert to help get the electric vehicle onto the road. A new Bloomberg report claims that the Apple Car team has added Desi Ujkashevic to the mix. Ujkashevic originally joined Ford way back in 1991 and was previously the company`s global director of automotive safety engineering. The report says that their previous role was also one that could prove beneficial to a future Apple Car — they were in charge of the `engineering of interiors, exteriors, chassis and electrical components for many Ford models.` Apple has long been rumored to have designs on building some sort of battery-powered car, although the project has seen highs and lows. We`v...