Strangely, I never see a FordPass "update" in the list of updatable apps after going to Profile. I need to search for FordPass in the App Store app, then click on the FordPass description, then I see the "Update" button. It's the only app that behaves this way for me. 🤷‍♂️
Chinese government media, but if accurate (and if they sell them), it’s a worrisome trend for other automakers. (click the words at the bottom of the preview, rather than the image)
Any slowing now is temporary. ICEs will mostly be history - only a matter of time - they are too complex and need too much maintenance and are ultimately more expensive. I would never go back to gas. The fossil fuel industry will kill us all unless we wake up. The criminals in our government...
Wouldn't worry about HVB. Get a new LVB from dealer and be sure the BMS replacement has been done. Also, get ALL THE OTAs! Are tires ok? Heavy truck sitting around... Check for animal nests and damage undersides.
https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/remote-driving-services-the-next-disruption-in-mobility-innovation
I can just imagine the scams: You get a text:
"Hi, valued customer, this is your [local service center]. We need to do a [recall/x mile...
Do y'all feel comfortable connecting the truck with Live Data thru ABRP? Likely everyone knows everything about my life already... but I do try to limit my data sharing to absolutely needed apps. :lock:
OK, we're back to this. If just keeping the truck plugged in (without doing Departure Times) does nothing, why does @Ford Motor Company display this alert? I mean, we assume the software engineers are pulling their hair out trying to make the UX and features better, but it is confusing...
I have an https://eg4electronics.com 14 kW home backup battery/inverter system which is able to charge with either grid or my 7.8 kW solar panels (even if still grid-tied). I can feed the home battery from the ER 2023 Lightning via a generator plug in the garage. Some energy losses AC/DC but...