Another hint at the future of Ford

[MyRaptorLife]

Why would Ford keep pushing this type of stuff when they would be going backwards in the Gen 3?

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=389117112071308

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Well it's not a cobrajet, that's for sure, wtf, that was a pushrod motor. The future is electric, nothing we do is going to change that, unless we buy gas motors.

 

[isis]

By ‘going backwards’ you mean the SC V8 rumors? EVs are a great technology. Not yet one size fits all but certainly going to be the tech going forward.

 

[Donmatteo]

I’d be happier with a v6tt hybrid with a Kers system. I have no desire to plug in. But electric or electric augmentation is the future.

 

[Badgertits]

I just need someone to explain to me a) if the grid ain’t green, why push electric vehicles as a “green alternative” to ICE in the first place before it is- too much too soon per usual, b) for the first time in modern history the US is energy independent & fuel is cheap as its ever been- why not focus on job creation & getting fossil fuel industry even cleaner, c) since the grid is already decidedly NOT green & we’re either Pissing away unused energy in many parts of N. America due to lack of/inefficient storage capabilities OR we have insufficient/inefficient grids backing other parts of the country that cut out & cause wildfire - why don’t we try to address those issues as well before pushing electric vehicles on the masses!?!???????

not being to recycle the batteries in an efficient manner either- least not
In a closed loop way. The production process of the batteries also leaves a hefty carbon (& human rights) footprint too...besides the fact that they inherently rob the earth incrementally of irreplaceable raw earth elements due to the lack of closed loop recycling process, the mining techniques & refining process etc

I’ve always said- never seen a better example of “cart before the horse” reflected in real life than the EV industry.

It’s technology for technology’s sake. Pure capitalism. It is NOT environmentally righteous to drive one...in fact I would argue the opposite.

All that being said? The technology is pretty damn cool!

I prefer hybrid- regardless of if/when full EV tech gets better- for the simple reason of hedging risk.

 

[jamanrr]

Why is Telsa worth more than GM, Ford and Dodge put together?

Yet have the fewest cars on the road than any of them?

Its not because they burn gasoline or diesel

 

[MyRaptorLife]

By ‘going backwards’ you mean the SC V8 rumors? EVs are a great technology. Not yet one size fits all but certainly going to be the tech going forward.

Yes. How many more breadcrumbs does Ford have to put out there for people to start gettin the hint?

 

[jeanco]

what about seating on top of a huge battery in a Faraday cage?
you are sitting in a nice field!
A Faraday cage or Faraday shield is an enclosure used to block electromagnetic fields. A Faraday shield may be formed by a continuous covering of conductive material, or in the case of a Faraday cage, by a mesh of such materials. Faraday cages are named after scientist Michael Faraday, who invented them in 1836.

in the 70 diesel was the revolution,worst polluter from superfine particles.

 

[Jakenbake]

Why would Ford keep pushing this type of stuff when they would be going backwards in the Gen 3?

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=389117112071308

Why does one model constitute going backwards? Not every tool in the shed is used for the same purpose. An electric drag car is one thing, but an all electric off road truck is another.

Just for reference (after a quick google) a Tesla model S configured for supercharging can charge 300 miles of range in 1 hour. My 6.2 with a 36 gallon tank can “charge” in about 10 minutes for a range of 400 miles.

The technology isn’t perfect and as said previously not one size fits all.

 

[EricM]

Going backwards is what the current Raptor will feel like lined up next to a S/C V8 Raptor.

When a recharge is going to take 6 hrs because it's -20 F and all you have is a 120V outlet in the middle of butt **** nowhere- you will fully realize why gas trucks will dominate for a long time to come.