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2025 Lincoln Navigator Spied
Harley Lover replied to joseodiaga4's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Doors are an expensive item to differentiate between platform mates; it's most likely a cost issue (i.e. not worth the added cost to have different door for the Expy and Navi). -
Another one bites the dust: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/27/apple-cancels-electric-car-project/
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Ford to Rethink Where It Builds Its Vehicles.
Harley Lover replied to mackinaw's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I'm not so sure about that. Look at how close the union vote was to accept the eventual contract. There are a lot of people who, for whatever the reason, are not doing well financially (particularly in the 20-35 group). Fuzzy posted in part: I think there is much truth in that. I'm not defending the thought process, merely observing that it's there and perhaps pervasive among the younger group. The inflation of recent years has only exacerbated things. -
FUTURE FORD EVS WILL BE PROFITABLE 12 MONTHS AFTER LAUNCH
Harley Lover replied to silvrsvt's topic in E.V. Central
It doesn't show that at all. BOC and the battery plants might represent expenditures of cash, but in terms of profit/loss, they are depreciable assets that do not fully contribute to Model E losses. Most of Model E's losses are being generated by the operation of the Lightning plant in Michigan and the Mach E plant in Mexico (presumably both plants' operation costs are being billed to Model E), and obviously by the loss leader sales of those 2 products. -
Re: Hydrogen. If I recall correctly, the Japanese government provides significant incentives to its OEMs to develop hydrogen tech for vehicles. I *think* the same is true of South Korea. Perhaps the Japanese (and maybe Korean) governments already have in place (or are planning) a significant hydrogen infrastructure for their country's vehicle fleets? I could see a geopolitical angle to such an emphasis, as it would diminish their reliance on imported fuels. Not saying any of this is true, just speculating.
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Ford Discusses New Affordable EV Platform
Harley Lover replied to DeluxeStang's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Nope. Detroit show has been moved back to its former timing in January. Next show is in 2025. -
Ford Discusses New Affordable EV Platform
Harley Lover replied to DeluxeStang's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Which vehicles can do this? -
Ford Sales January 2024 - Up 4.3% Overall
Harley Lover replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
My point is simply that Ford does not appear to have enough (engine/tranny HEV/PHEV) supply to add a C2 based Edge/Nautilus with hybrid and PHEV. Adding BS HEV/PHEV might make the most sense if supply were accessible, as that volume might give Ford more bang for the buck in terms of impact on CAFE. -
Ford Sales January 2024 - Up 4.3% Overall
Harley Lover replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Unless Ford are able to significantly improve supply of the battery/tranny/engine for hybrid and PHEV, that's a zero sum game. Current evidence is that Ford can't keep up with existing product offerings (Maverick/Escape). -
Ford EV Owners Will Officially Receive FREE Tesla Adapter
Harley Lover replied to ice-capades's topic in E.V. Central
You need to update the fleet details in your signature! -
Honda Future EVs - "0 Series" Saloon and Space Hub
Harley Lover replied to rmc523's topic in Competing Products
Good catch. Maybe if sainted Honda do this first, it might create more acceptance when/if Ford release their vehicle. -
Nobody sweats the details like GM (for those that remember the ad campaign). First, InsideEVs: Full story here: https://insideevs.com/reviews/701169/2024-blazer-ev-stranded-broken/ Next up, Edmunds: Full story here: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2024-chevy-blazer-ev-long-term-faults.html Please read the full stories at the links. In both cases, the problem appears to be software. But read and decide for yourself. For all the bitching we do about Ford, I don't recall anything like this. And it doesn't appear isolated - both vehicles seem to be suffering from similar issues.
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Please, tell the whole sordid story. After the Cruise AV hit and rolled over the victim, it then proceeded to reengage and dragged dragged the pedestrian underneath the vehicle for another 20+ feet. Nasty.
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Electric Capri Crossover Spied
Harley Lover replied to DeluxeStang's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
From Vince Burlapp's site: -
UAW Demands 46% Pay Hike
Harley Lover replied to ice-capades's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Shhhh! Don't interrupt him, he's on a roll! -
UAW Demands 46% Pay Hike
Harley Lover replied to ice-capades's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
GM had just stated that the strike has been costing it $200 million per week (and they've lost $800 million so far). I wonder what those figures become with the addition of Arlington on strike? https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/uaw-strike-gm-reports-800m-impact-walkout-so-far?utm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20231024&utm_content=hero-headline