I know this is being nitpicky, but I'd say it's adding some electric versions (hybrid and BEV). Most will still remain ICE for some time. But I do think the hybrid verson (Powerboost) could be a big seller.
Agreed. I should have said
Yeah, no way they're doing that, maybe ever (unless batteries improve like 3 orders of magnitude or something). But I could see the hybrid eventually surpassing the ICE by the end of the decade.
That's a shame. PHEVs are going to be crucial in getting more miles shifted to electricity.
You could be right. I am waiting on my quote for 4 trucks with Powerboost. Not because it's hybrid but because it means I don't have to buy and carry a generator in the bed for my work crews. One less thing to fuel and maintain or get stolen is a good thing for our fleet needs.
Exactly. I think it's a huge deal. Having that much onboard electric power for construction equipment and other uses opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Not only is it super convenient, it doesn't take up valuable space in the truck bed. It's also way quieter than a generator.
I'm hoping in the future Ford sells that powertrain in the F-53 or E-Series chassis. It would be huge for RV'ers not to have a generator on board.
Even if they don't, it's already a boon to those who pull RV trailers.
And you think 2020 is bad?
I'd be 110yo by then. Time to go anyway.
that sucks. And it definitely is a dual-edged sword for Ford (a poet and I didn't know it) - good because it's being dealt with, bad because it happened at all, especially on such a high profile vehicle. It's very much the kind of thing that people remember for a long time, especially since you know anti-EV folks will keep bringing it up again and again. It's also the kind of thing that will make people question the Mach-E.
