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Same model as the Las Vegas Strip has adopted,? Elimination of middle class customers by making everything more expensive and just rely on fewer but more wealthy patronage.
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I think that is correct (at least for my use case). The Escape PHEV provides for a very efficient driving experience when it defaults to hybrid mode (after battery depletion). We almost always get over 40 mpg during highway driving in this state. And I think driving is this mode is where EREVs will not compare well to PHEVs.
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A Boxer 4 would be cool, but expect they will use an inline-4 even if laying on its side (horizontal cylinders) to keep height down. With expected DOHC design and variable valve timing, an inline engine should cost considerably less due to fewer parts.
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It’s interesting that Ford mentioned suspending Lightning production as a way of freeing up more aluminum for other F Series trucks, that’s a tell on profitability.
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Good point often overlooked. With lots of zero pollution zones in European cities, people might be charging their PHEVs but forced to run in charge sustain until they use the battery charge inside these zones and then return home with depleted battery. Using PHEVs that way could be normal in Europe and completely different to how say, American would use them..
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This plan doesn't make any sense. As I mentioned in the OP, Ford doesn't have any shortage of engines. Unless of course, they plan to end engine production in Europe...
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By fordmantpw · Posted
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By Motorpsychology · Posted
Auto dimming mirrors, Homelink, panoramic tilt/open moonroofs, keypads (both B-pillar and adhesive) are disappearing from several models or migrating to higher trims. The more stuff they can remove, the fewer the recalls. Heckuva solution. -
I think this is the unit they are looking at using for the EREV: https://www.mahle-powertrain.com/en/experience/mahle-compact-range-extender-engine/ It can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Horizontally between frame rails in a pickup make a lot of sense.
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