Nah, they'll need 87 years of new studies and data before forming a committee to discuss the possibility of doing something by 2137!

That would definitely level the "gas vs EV" playing field.     ADD ON: With politicians talking about suspending the gas tax as a way of easing the pain at the pump, now would be an opportune time to implement it.   

something something selfish boomers something something 

Yea, hopefully the upward trend continues and Ford is able to make it into the Adequate category in 2027.

That's great news. EDF has a lot of experience with battery storage projects. It developed the McHenry Storage project northwest of Chicago back in 2015 and is workin' on more in other parts of the Midwest.      

Yea, needlessly burdensome to future generations too. American politicians have refused to index the federal gasoline excise tax to inflation, resulting in Deficit Spending to support Road maintenance that we have today, as Biker16 mentioned earlier in this thread.  

Ranger HD is an ideal platform to adapt for military use. It's probably just as capable and far more modern than other common military trucks like W461/464 G-Wagen and Landcruiser 70 Series. 

From left to right: 1. Bronco Sport 2. Kuga replacement (probably replace Explorer also) 3. Kuga coupe (probably replace Capri also) 4. Puma EV (article mentioned there will be a SUV version of Fiesta) 5. Fiesta (Renault 5 rebadge)   2 and 3 are clearly the same vehicle (same mirror) and 4 and 5 are similarly related just different ride height. Check out the mirror shape and position on 4 and 5 and compare to Renault 5... draw your own conclusion.  

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/ford-support-north-american-european-defense-needs