Biker16

My question is can Ford deliver on what they are promising. I remember the promises made in past that didn't pan out, how will this be different.

I think this only includes the software and electrical platform. VW E-Motors are well regarded in the industry. IMO their hardware issues with MEB are due to them being a early entrant on dedicated EV platforms. Where later entrant were able to better optimize their platforms.

Yep Hyundai is selling more vehicles in the US than ever as new American-made EVs arrive

The World's Best Selling Car Is No Longer a Tesla

I don't think so. I think this has more to do with the market maturing and more EV Options being offered. EV Market Monitor – May 2025 - Cox Automotive Inc.

https://www.autoblog.com/features/ford-should-be-concerned-about-the-kia-ev6s-charging-speed T

For the Record, no EV on the Markets in the US can provide V2G capability or backfeed grid without a Dedicated system to enable that feature. To put it bluntly, Standard EVSE will never provide V2G capability. The systems that offer V2G Tesla- Requires A powershare gateway to enable V2G and disconnet from the grid. Powershare - Vehicle to Home Backup System | Tesla Ford and GM - Reqire a seperate inverter to function as well as a 80 amp circuit Standard EVSE wiring Diagram Ford V2H Wiring Diagram Can you see the Difference?

They are getting what they deserve.

The calculations are simple, the situation I can foresee is that these rules will increase the number of DIYers that don't seek a permit, which is the best way to ensure that the wiring is done correctly. Personally, I think mandates like this are overkill, and can do more harm than good.

Another Dumb Electrical Code Change Could Ban DIY EV Charger Installs

Isn't it ironic that the standards we are discussing are really standards not mandates. FWIW

EV Fast Chargers Are Growing Much More Quickly Than You Think Despite industry headwinds, the "Charging 2.0" era is here. And it could mean thousands more EV charging ports by year's end than 2024. New data from the charging data analytics firm Paren indicates that various charging networks are set to deploy as many as 3,000 more DC fast charging ports in 2025 than they did in 2024. Along with affordability, access to charging is widely seen as one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption.

Utilities await DOE action on loans to boost grid The $23 billion in loans rolled out in the waning days of the Biden administration — much of which would go to Midwest states that voted for Trump in November — could trigger big investments in new transmission lines, batteries, renewable energy and natural gas infrastructure. But to move ahead, the loans need approval from the Trump team If the DOE elects to close the loans, advocates argue the financing will help boost electric reliability and control the high costs of upgrading and expanding infrastructure. And all of that is needed as artificial intelligence projects and broad electrification of the economy drive a surge in U.S. electricity demand. “These loans are critically important at a time of growing load, especially for affordability,” said Christian Fong, senior associate in RMI’s carbon-free electricity program. A recent report from the consultancy ICF International says U.S. electricity demand is likely to grow a whopping 25 percent between 2023 and 2030, and an even more staggering 78 percent by 2050. Citing demand growth and risks of disruption, Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued directives in recent weeks to force utilities to keep fossil fuel plants running.

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