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  1. Global EV charging ports to increase

    The article is a little wonky, but expects US public DCFC segment maintaining a robust 14% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2025-2040, reaching 475,000 ports. https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/global-ev-charging-ports-to-increase-cagr-of-12.3-from-2026-2040-reaching-206.6m-total-ports/
  2. Step-by-step battery replacement

    Sharing an excellent video on step-by-step guide for replacing MachE 12-volt battery.
  3. What Trump order means for EV infrastructure (not political) [LOCKED DUE TO POLITICS]

    The article in the link provides some information on fate of additional federally funded EV charging stations: In announcing that he will be “terminating the Green New Deal,” Trump specifically pointed to electric vehicle charging. The executive order requires the pausing of funding for...
  4. Minor accident, large bill

    I had a minor accident where someone backed onto my MachE. Only visible damage was to license plate holder and the front right panel popped out from headlights housing. The panels and hood were not damaged. The estimate is over $6000!
  5. Rear cargo cover

    I overloaded the rear cargo area with paverstones and the plastic piece that keeps the cargo cover elevated snapped off. Any suggestions on a fix? I don't think I can just replace the plastic piece because the ends broke off and are lodged in the side panel.
  6. Pre-collision alert

    I’ve had a pre-collision alert pop up in two different Ford vehicles when passing a parked car on the shoulder when approaching a curve. First time was in a rented Ford Edge on a highway. Second time was in my MachE on a city street. It seems that since it occurs at a curve the sensors are...
  7. GM sharing data with insurance companies. What about Ford?

    Recent NY Times investigation exposed how GM was sharing drivers driving habits with data broker LexisNexis through the OnStar Smart Driver program, which led to some drivers getting large insurance increases...
  8. Alexa much more functional than Ford Assistant

    I have found that the Alexa driving assistant is noticeably more functional than the Ford Assistant when it comes to navigation. Alexa is almost always able to find driving directions to my intended destination while Ford Assistant often doesn't find the destination or doesn't have any...
  9. Good road-trip charging experience

    In contrast to my first couple of long-distance trips, on my recent trip from LA to the Bay Area I had zero wait time at the Electrify America charging sites I used. These were some of the same charging stations I had to wait behind 2-3 cars on the last go arounds. Maybe more people are going...




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