Why would the CEO show off a photo of a Maverick when talking about the aerodynamics of the EV?
Given how excited he is about this project, that would be stupid.
But apparently it is not with Ford. I think the huge issue is that Ford doesn't know what route to go 5-10 years from now-you have the C1, which apparently too expensive for ROW overall usage and you have the upcoming CE1 that could possibly replace it if the market conditions allow so.
Or does Ford spend even more money developing the CE1 into a platform that can support ICE products, which would be fairly significant since there are certain things with an ICE product that you don't have to worry about with an EV (like sealing the rear end up to keep exhaust gases out, etc) that help out with the affordability/production speed that may or may not translate well into an EREV/HEV product.
I think thinking that if Ford and Geely have some sort of agreement it is going to be sharing factory space and tech and not actually building each others product?
Can CE1 accommodate EREV or PHEV/hybrid systems or is it BEV-only? BYD's Electric motor-biased PHEV models (DM-i) have helped them grow.
Ford launched its JMC-Ford Territory Hybrid (not a plug-in) in the Philippines, Taiwan, and some other markets. It's powered by a 215hp electric motor (main) and a 148hp gas engine. The charging infrastructure is very limited outside the big cities in some countries.
What I also don't understand is that they've spent billions making CE1, yet don't seem to have plans to implement it in ROW where c-segment vehicles are predominant?
Ha, I'm the opposite. Give me math, and I'm this lady...
Huh? The mirror shape is different to me.
Looking at the other teaser, the fender support (part #2 in the third image) and frame (in blue on the second image below) for Maverick looks completely different than the teaser photo. Plus the clamshell hood, whereas Maverick's fits inside the fenders.
Ford doesn't seem to have a cohesive plan. We're not even talking about Ford in different continents, Ford's plans in Europe are all over the place. VW-based Fords, to be followed by Renault Group-based Fords, then a potential partnership with Geely to build some cars (Renault Group-based or Geely-based?).
Ford's recent partnerships in Europe are just mainly for Europe and will most likely not be manufactured outside of Europe for other international markets.
B-segment (subcompact) vehicles are popular almost everywhere outside the USA and Canada. C-segment (compact) vehicles are probably the most common size globally. Ford needs a global C-segment vehicle and a rest-of-the-world B-segment vehicles that are unified.
I've said this a hundred times, the One Ford concept is the efficient way to go, and their Asian rivals have proven that this concept works specially for popular global sizes.
Hi JDA. Does it operate correctly if used with no profile chosen? Will it work properly if you press the button located on the end of the turn signal stalk?
And silly question, but have you gone into your personal profile settings and checked to be sure the lane centering function is still properly enabled?
And/or if it is listed as enabled: Try disabling it in your profile, then enable it again in your profile.
Next step...Delete your profile entirely and set up your profile again.
If none of those steps help, schedule a service appointment to have the issue properly diagnosed and corrected under warranty.
Keep us updated and good luck.
I am not a self proclaimed expert by any stretch of the imagination! I have over forty years of experience with gas engines, transmissions and four wheel drive systems . I watched and participated in the introduction of new technologies that sometime succeed and at other times fail in all these three areas.
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