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A so called "moderator" that can't handle reality, and who resorts to suspending members of this site who can. Go ahead and grant me the permanent suspension you dream about, asshole. It would be an honor coming from you!

Both Honda and Toyota are well known for being laggards among legacy automakers in the ongoing transition to BEV. GM President Mark Reuss explained the dilemma with hybrids nowadays. GM, and Ford are much better off devoting their resources "on the answer that we all know is going to happen (BEV), and get there faster and better than anybody else". Or at least faster and better than legacy automakers from Japan, South Korea, and Europe.

The "Top New Jersey Democrat" mentioned in that article is State Senator Paul Sarlo. muffin1 clarified Sarlo's comments earlier in the thread (see below), which are opinions on Sarlo's part. New Jersey is moving forward with the adoption of CARB Advanced Clean Cars II on December 18, 2023. Office of the Governor | Murphy Administration Adopts Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards to Improve Air Quality, Fight Climate Change, and Promote Clean Vehicle Choice (nj.gov)

Explorer has a much shorter history and less recognition in China compared to the U.S. In China, Ford can't rely on sheeple customers choosing Explorer just based on the nameplate as they do in the U.S. market. Also, as bzcat mentioned on this site in other threads, Chinese new vehicle customers have higher standards.

Lots of interesting technical details for Cybertruck are in the documentation Tesla submitted to EPA and CARB. New Cybertruck EPA & CARB Certifications Spotted : r/teslamotors (reddit.com) Highlights. Both trucks feature a nominal 816 V and 150 Ah pack making for a pack size of about 122.4 kWh, which is in line with current speculation of 123 kWh The Beast variant features two rear permanent magnet motors making 212 kW (284 hp) each while the front permanent magnet motor makes 206 kW (276 hp) The AWD variant has an AC induction motor in front and permanent magnet motor in rear rated at 226 kW (303 hp) and 222 kW (297 hp) Curb weights are 6669 lbs (AWD) and 6898 lbs (Beast) Efficiency comparison. Vehicle 30 mph 50 mph 70 mph Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max (21") 151 Wh/mi 233 Wh/mi 351 Wh/mi Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max (22") 172 Wh/mi 258 Wh/mi 384 Wh/mi Rivian R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20") 184 Wh/mi 273 Wh/mi 396 Wh/mi Tesla Cybertruck AWD (20") 161 Wh/mi 272 Wh/mi 443 Wh/mi Tesla Cybertruck Beast (20") 168 Wh/mi 278 Wh/mi 438 Wh/mi Chevrolet Silverado EV 4WT (18") 188 Wh/mi 300 Wh/mi 470 Wh/mi Ford Lightning Platinum (22") 177 Wh/mi 303 Wh/mi 493 Wh/mi GMC Hummer EV Tri-motor (22") 218 Wh/mi 378 Wh/mi 617 Wh/mi

Good points Captainp4. Some politics are inherent to the automotive industry in general due to the heavily regulated nature of that industry, as the topic of this thread suggests. But you are correct that advancement of vehicle propulsion type toward BEV shouldn't be politicized, because this is something in which governments and automakers have the same overall goal and should be on the same page.

CR's reliability survey doesn't consider design concerns like "I don't like where this button is" at all, though that may impact CR's owner satisfaction score for a particular vehicle (which is based on a separate survey, not the reliability survey). Additionally, problem areas for the reliability are not equally ranked - they are weighted as indicated in the FAQ. Consumer Reports' Car Reliability FAQ - Consumer Reports Ford F-150 Hybrid got a much worse than average reliability rating due to a relatively high frequency of serious problems in areas that are weighted more heavily in the survey.

Carwow's video at 6:38 is a good example of Cybertruck rear seat headroom with a regular sized adult sitting back there.

The power-split hybrid powertrain in Maverick, Escape, and Corsair, which is based on the Aisin design Ford used in the original Escape Hybrid, has good reliability (average or better). That system is completely different from the P2 hybrid powertrain in F-150 PowerBoost, Explorer Hybrid, and Aviator Grand Touring that's based on Ford's problem plagued 10R transmission (much worse than average).

Maybe silvrsvt was comparing cost of 3.5L V6 turbo engine with and without PowerBoost?

Which states buy the most F-150 Lightnings?

Thanks for the clarification. Here is what Motor Trend said.

Correct, no cost for MY 2024. Ford is offering a discount for PowerBoost that reduces the price so that consumers pay the same amount as for 3.5L V6 turbo without PowerBoost.

Do you know if that's something in-house at Ford? Didn't Ford Blue division give up on developing all new engines or transmissions (including hybrid)?

That's correct. Warranty claims Ford has to contend with for the P2 hybrid powertrain in that truck certainly won't help profitability. The high frequency of problems with that powertrain sank F-150 PowerBoost to the position of 3rd least reliable vehicle overall from any manufacturer in Consumer Reports' most recent survey.

The Chevrolet Colorado Is the 2024 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Note. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2024 Ford Ranger, 2024 Rivian R1T Dual Motor & Dual Motor Performance, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, and 2024 Toyota Tacoma did not qualify for the 2024 competition.

Ford's Pro division is partnering with Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV charging ports for commercial and government fleet vehicles in Xcel's service territories (Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas) by 2030. The program is called 30x30. Ford Pro and Xcel Energy Collaborate to Support Installation of 30,000 EV Charging Ports for Business Fleets by 2030 | Ford Media Center Highlights. Xcel Energy will install the charging infrastructure for business customers that qualify for and enroll in an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program in the customer’s service location, with most upfront costs offset by Xcel Energy. Ford Pro will provide Ford Pro Charging equipment and post-installation customer service and support. Ford Pro and Xcel Energy also intend to analyze telematics data from vehicles participating in the initiative to promote commercial charging during off-peak times, helping reduce electric grid emissions and potentially saving customers money. Starting in 2024, 30x30 will be available through Xcel Energy’s EVSI program in Colorado and Wisconsin

NYC Taxicab and Limousine Commission. Vehicle Inspections - TLC (nyc.gov)

Public Utilities Commission of the State of California issued the following ruling to GM Cruise concerning the misleading information it provided authorities from the October 2 incident in San Francisco. 521133499.PDF (ca.gov) Maximum fine is $100,000.

You're welcome Rick73. Excellent point about the fuel type loyalty rate for luxury EV brands being heavily influenced by Tesla. It doesn't look like brand level data is available for free, but S&P Global Mobility's 27th Annual Loyalty awards press release mentioned these tidbits. S&P Global Mobility Recognizes General Motors as Top Manufacturer; Tesla as Top Make in its 27th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards - Feb 27, 2023 (spglobal.com) On top of its 'Overall Loyalty to Make' recognition, Tesla scored repeat wins for 'Highest Conquest Percentage' and "Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make.' The combination of an active return-to-market consumer base and majority share of BEV sales were contributors to Tesla's loyalty performance this year. However, the brand's resonance with ethnic consumers was a key driver in its recognition for loyalty improvement and diversity retention. Mercedes-Benz, with the successful launch of the EQS, was recognized this year as the winner for 'Most Improved Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make' award, recognizing a brand's improvement in its ability to retain an owner to both the brand and either a BEV or hybrid powertrain. MANUFACTURER AND MAKE LOYALTY AWARDS WINNER Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer General Motors* Overall Loyalty to Make Tesla Ethnic Market Loyalty to Make Tesla Most Improved Make Loyalty Tesla Overall Loyalty to Dealer Subaru Highest Conquest Percentage Tesla* Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make Tesla* Most Improved Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make Mercedes-Benz *Repeat winners

S&P Global Mobility found that the loyalty to fuel type rate for EV (that is, an EV owner getting another EV including from another brand) among mainstream brands was 52.1% in July. Among luxury brands, the loyalty to fuel type rate was 72.6%. The latter has hovered around 70% since Q1 2022.

Sounds good!

Unplugged Performance updated the page for its Cybertruck aftermarket products. Tesla Cybertruck - Suspensions, Brake Kits, Wheels, Racks and More (unpluggedperformance.com)

Ford Motor Company November 2023 U.S. sales numbers are in the document link. F-150 Lightning sales were up 113% in November, F-Series overall were down about 4%. PowerPoint Presentation (q4cdn.com) In case the link doesn't work, the PDF is attached to this post as well. november-2023-us-sales-release.pdf

Thanks for sharing that news clip from New Jersey muffin1. It's very disappointing that Senator Sarlo thinks Advanced Clean Cars II is "too ambitious in its present form". CARB was deliberately conservative in setting the benchmarks and stated that year 2035 for 100% ZEV new light vehicle sales represented the "sweet spot" when factors such as automaker and supply chain readiness, infrastructure, etc. were taken into consideration. Some elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and companies like Tesla criticized the Advanced Clean Cars II benchmarks as not being aggressive enough. California regulator sees 2035 EV mandate as 'sweet spot' | Reuters