The concept expeditions design and shape is very reminiscent of the hybrid ford was promoting some years back.  Some hire ups definitely hindered what could've been for these trucks.    

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?

Probably true as only trim is falling off an NOT the doors😎

The Jeep XJ Cherokee was a tiny vehicle vs what we have today-the overall length was roughly 165-168 inches long. Just as an example, a Bronco Sport is 172 inches long.   My friend had one years ago and it had ZERO room in the back seat for someone 6ft plus-people bitch about the Bronco Sport rear legroom, but at least I can fit back there comfortably vs being smooshed in-between the rear seat and the rear of the front seat backs.    Going by the photo above, I'm going to say its going to be at least 180-185 inches long. Its also a really terrible representation of a Cherokee if they are going for an updated retro look. 

I still think they tried to cater too much to the Focus buyers and go too far opposite Bronco Sport.   Had they been able to supply enough hybrids a few years ago it would have been much better.

Every decision Ford has made about this gen Escape has turned out to be questionable at best and downright baffling for the most part. It's really crazy how much they got wrong compare to RAV4 or CR-V.   From the beginning they made the car too small and saddled it with a cheap interior. All the way to the end axing the car, which is in the biggest selling volume segment, without a proper replacement. 

Very true — got me there. 😀   Obviously I was referring to not reinventing the mid-size van segment when Ford already have the best in Custom, but yes, I still expect Ford to develop new engines optimized for hybrids.  Lower emissions, higher fuel economy and simpler repairs should see improvements.   Hybrids IMO will continue to shift towards greater percentage of power coming from electrification (larger motors) and a lower percentage from internal combustion engines.  For many hybrid applications that makes turbo-engine technology unnecessary or redundant.  Electric motors can provide performance while efficient gas/ICE provides economy.  It’s a win-win that should leave GTDI engines with fewer applications.

Yea, that is something any employee, investor, customer, or supplier of Ford should take into account even though Ford's low cost EV platform does appear to be a very promising one.   The disconnect right now between what the big shots say and actual products and processes is frustrating. I hope something more tangible is revealed before the year is out

I believe it because of the high profile outsiders leading that team.  I think they have a solid platform and product plan - on paper.   What remains to be seen is how fast they can roll it out (pretty slow at this point) and whether their assumptions on parts availability and costs hold true as well as their assumptions on manufacturing improvements.  They were 2 yrs into the project when it was announced which should be enough time to vet most assumptions but things always change especially things out of your direct control.  It’s also possible the executives make more stupid decisions.

Unless it’s a new engine…… 😎