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That was me. Since you’re still going on about it, let me clarify: I never stated or implied that Ford would stop production. Not sure how you got this out of my earlier post. I did, however, imply that they are moving up the MY22 to 23 changeover date. In order to be able to charge more people...

Pretty sad to see the luddites invading this thread to protest the inevitable transition to EVs. Inevitable simply because they are much more efficient, and that will always win. Change is normal, people. Progress is a good thing, everybody. If we can accomplish the basic purpose of personal...

Glad you are enjoying your solar system, same here, in Mississippi. Driving electric is the cherry on top! But I’ll have to disagree on effectiveness of ZEV rules, and the example you used (L.A.) illustrates this perfectly: I have relatives there, and according to them the air quality has...

You’re getting a little off track here. Discussion was about gas prices affecting EV adoption rates. They already are.

Good description of the vast advantages of EV. But the point of the discussion was the impact of oil prices on EV adoption rates, which it most certainly will have, rendering your last paragraph moot.

Have you driven one?

Gas prices are winning this argument for me these days. Leaf is basic transportation, good enough for me. Got mine used and it’s literally paid for itself on gas savings over the last five years. I’ll take a free car any day!

Thank you for this well thought out post, rebutting most of the anti EV noise. Only thing I can add re affordability is of course the substantial savings of no longer having to pay for gas. It makes sense at $2 per gallon, and even more so now! For many people it’s cheaper to finance or lease a...

Hard to believe that a majority of car buyers would be willing to plunk down $60K+ but too lazy to do any kind of homework first. Maybe a few.

OR simply increase the price and take all the money….but ???? for positive thinking! I hope I’m wrong and you’re right.

Yep, each their own.

ICE will crash by 2030: as BEV becomes cheaper than ICE to make, manufacturers will use the magic power of advertising to push everyone into BEV. See also: Ford separating their divisions so they can give ICE a quiet and less embarrassing funeral.

A few rust bucket hybrids and ICE will still be around decades from now, but new ones will simply not sell after 2030, battery tech will have improved to the point where buying ICE=buying horse.

Hoping for the same, but pretty sure they’ll raise the price substantially.

Chillax dude. Just blowing off some steam here! I’m sure if it was one of the two options you listed, Ford would have said so in the email, right? I mean they don’t have anything to hide, right? Again, just asking a few questions….

Tinfoil hat on: maybe Ford thinks they’re leaving money on the table by letting people order at 2022 pricing? Some people even opting for the lowly (gasp) Pro? Maybe they want to nip this in the bud and push everyone into MY 23 with its undoubtedly “adjusted” pricing? Hey, just asking a few...

For 3 miles a day may I suggest a hamster with his wheel hooked up to a tiny generator.

Actually looks like Manchin wants to play ball on climate subsidies again. We shall see if anything comes of it for us EV buyers!

Seems logical. Gas engines waste 80% of energy input on inefficiencies, so the larger the engine/vehicle, the more pronounced the efficiency gains of going electric will be. Glad to see Ford acknowledging this, and slowly getting ready to announce an end to gas engine development and...

Economic reasons: pricing is comparable to gas versions on lower trim levels. Plus huge tax credit. Plus way lower TCO due to less maintenance and much cheaper fuel. Performance: much better on EV. Conscience: the less carbon we poison the atmosphere with the better. I understand your points...