Been saying it for a while now, but I firmly believe the 'regulations' and 'mandates' that the right scream about are purely reactionary legislation from the left to try to take credit for what was already happening in the market. The future is EV, how long it takes and how dramatic of a shift remains to be seen, but I don't see a better way forward - it already makes sense for the vast majority of use cases and will only get better as battery and charging tech/infrastructure improves. Most boomers I talk to in real life about it still believe the stupid memes you see on facebook about EVs randomly catching on fire, being worse for the environment, not being able to charge when cold, etc etc.
Sounds like this could be brewing into an episode of the TV show American Greed. Have you ever watched it? I go from gut wrenching to hysterical laughter watching this show. There is no middle ground. You just won't believe what some of these politicians, people portraying themselves as doctors, financial advisors, bank executives, art dealers, and guys exuding millions of pills out of a machine in their cellar are doing to greedy and naive investors, retirees, people who are ill, and even astute millionaires!!!! Stacy Keach narrates and his jabs and delivery are funny and impeccable.
Just takes time and patience, I used to own a custom shop so already have most of the tools and it keeps me occupied. Expensive hobby, but a fun one. This is what it looked like before we started on it about a year ago. Also helps to have a good friend that as an awesome painter and hooks you up!
So sort of like the examples we've seen of a gas generator charging an EV/hybrid. The gas generator has nothing to do with the actual propulsion of the vehicle, it's only job is to charge the powertrain that does.
But Farley’s point is it won’t be forced by regulators, it will be forced by market demand. Nobody is forcing anyone to buy them today and overall sales are still increasing. My truck is a second vehicle that is never driven more than 50 miles per day and I can charge at home. No more stopping at gas stations. No more oil changes. No coolant changes. No transmission fluid changes. Extra lockable frunk storage. Perfect use case.
Yea, even though Jim Farley's got a huge ego and isn't my favorite big shot at Ford, everything he wrote in that confession shows he's a real car and truck guy and he knows what he's talking about.
I bought 4 new F-150s using A-Plan in the past 25 years. Two years ago I bought a new F-150 Lightning PRO even though I couldn't get Z-Plan on it. It's the best truck I've owned. The big shot said electric vehicles are removing daily hassles and reminding us why we love to drive, I can vouch for that.
That’s some quality propaganda there, even if it’s all well researched and factual.
Still doesn’t mean I have to like it. This is what I mean when I say it’s being forced on people.