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I always hated sitting in the back side fold seats.Here is a Ford Ranger for everyone lauding its praises. Have at it.
https://www.rochestermotorcars.com/used-Rochester-2011-Ford-Ranger-XLT-1FTLR4FE0BPA93223
I always hated sitting in the back side fold seats.Here is a Ford Ranger for everyone lauding its praises. Have at it.
https://www.rochestermotorcars.com/used-Rochester-2011-Ford-Ranger-XLT-1FTLR4FE0BPA93223
That's what I calculate by using the predicted kWh cost of EV batteries in 2026, which per Forbes is $80 per kWh.If a slate is at $31k for the "big" (small) battery, I am OUT.
Is that at the cell level or pack level?That's what I calculate by using the predicted kWh cost of EV batteries in 2026, which per Forbes is $80 per kWh.
Yep, you will want to make that investment as soon as you confirm your order. I had sticker shock when I replaced my panel and had three new lines run to my garage for “future proofing” a couple of years ago. But now have capacity for two EV’s and a golf cart without killing my existing line (fridge, lights, garage door openers, irrigation controller, dog fence, etc).If slate doesn't pan out, or my current 100k+ mile versa with a CVT fails first, I'll be shopping for a used small EV. I don't need huge range, actually looking at the numbers confirmed this.
I've figured out that the garage and even the electrical panel may be electrically limited, so I may have to get some upgrades done even to do level 1 charging properly. I think the panel is 80 amp, all slots occupied, and the garage only has a few GFCI outlets, on a circuit that goes through the whole house first, and they are positioned poorly for charging. Also there is an unused dryer outlet that could possibly be adapted, but again, poorly positioned.
Pack.Is that at the cell level or pack level?
Really, read the press, its totally Haigspeak, I could not get a single sense of purpose out of it at all.The one vehicle that might be a direct competitor if the Ford "Skunkworks" midsize EV truck that's due in 2027 or so. This is being designed to be manufactured inexpensively. If Ford sells it as a four door for 30k, that might do it.
https://fordauthority.com/2025/05/ford-ceo-jim-farley-reveals-skunkworks-ev-platforms-code-name/
I doubt very much that the panel is 80, probably 100+ or more.Yep, you will want to make that investment as soon as you confirm your order. I had sticker shock when I replaced my panel and had three new lines run to my garage for “future proofing” a couple of years ago. But now have capacity for two EV’s and a golf cart without killing my existing line (fridge, lights, garage door openers, irrigation controller, dog fence, etc).
I found it amusing when Farley stated earlier this year that his badge doesn't work at the Skunkworks development center.Really, read the press, its totally Haigspeak, I could not get a single sense of purpose out of it at all.
1) engineering: nothing "we will build a factory", Ford have done that for a century, does not work any more
2) electric tech: even less "we will use xxx to surpass the yyy competition"
My only comment: grunt: when I have one on the bench.
3) They have the consistent advocacy that their process will reduce cost.
but without the UAW that will just not happen
Somehow (I don't know how) UAW, and Ford must come together to solve this.
Please, if you have an opinion that's constructive, post it!
We-all need everything we can get
Meanwhile, I have had Fords, but now my wheels are a Tacoma.
I would like A LOT for the idea of a "small FORD pickup",
lets call it the "Maverick-Minus", yes, horrible name, how about just "Retro"
as far as I know Ford never made one, not since the Model-T.
Please, no electronics, no frills.
Now thats a quote!, if I can find it.I found it amusing when Farley stated earlier this year that his badge doesn't work at the Skunkworks development center.
WTF.
It was in an interview with him I saw earlier this year. I was taken aback. The CEO of the world's 3rd (4th) largest automotive corporation brags that he can't get into the part of the company he's betting the company's future on? He has no control over it?Now thats a quote!, if I can find it.
This is one of the things that "should be true" but probably is not.
OK, Ford: Mini truck! any possibility at all, before say 2028 model year?
please?
I think it’s a good thing. It’s not like there’s zero oversight. It’s more a figurative thing in my eyes. The goal of any Skunkworks group is to come up with something innovative and new without the constraints of tradition.It was in an interview with him I saw earlier this year. I was taken aback. The CEO of the world's 3rd (4th) largest automotive corporation brags that he can't get into the part of the company he's betting the company's future on? He has no control over it?
If I was a board member, the next day, he'd have a petition facing him to remove his butt from the CEO spot.
Probably way overthinking this….It was in an interview with him I saw earlier this year. I was taken aback. The CEO of the world's 3rd (4th) largest automotive corporation brags that he can't get into the part of the company he's betting the company's future on? He has no control over it?
If I was a board member, the next day he'd have a petition facing him to remove his butt from the CEO spot.