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Subaru's are mainly driven by dykes. That's their negative... Lesbians own and drive them.
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What vehicle do you drive?
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Haus
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So... Smart industry revolutionizing move.... Or desperate grasp for relevance?
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TLDR : Instead of a linear assembly line it will be a branched system where it eventually converges into a final assembly point.
Ford throws out Henry Ford's assembly line to make low-cost EVs in America | TechCrunch
The automaker is investing $2 billion into the Louisville Assembly Plant with a $30,000 EV pickup slated for 2027.
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TLDR : Instead of a linear assembly line it will be a branched system where it eventually converges into a final assembly point.
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LOL. EV pickup because no one buys the F150 EV, and EV's in general have cost them billions. And then throw in a completely untest assembly process into the mix because all of their other ideas have been so good.So... Smart industry revolutionizing move.... Or desperate grasp for relevance?
Ford throws out Henry Ford's assembly line to make low-cost EVs in America | TechCrunch
The automaker is investing $2 billion into the Louisville Assembly Plant with a $30,000 EV pickup slated for 2027.
TLDR : Instead of a linear assembly line it will be a branched system where it eventually converges into a final assembly point.
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Haus
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Yeah, but it's moving towards a model another company was trying which was "build an EV platform chassis and then the body you slap on top is a choice/option". In some ways that could make EVs lower cost to produce maybe?
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No. All they are doing is rearranging the assembly process to suit EV's. 3 different parts will be assembled in parallel with a final serial assembly. The costs savings, if any (this is Ford) will come from the front/rear gigacastings.
If they really wanted to save money, they'd spec quality instead of getting shafted on warranty costs.
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Haus
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Can't spec quality because then you risk making vehicles that last longer than the payment plan on them. They have to design to a 3-5 year longevity window.
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Chanur
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Mahes
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I think this will also be a bad idea. I am really confused as to why they would continue to try to push the EV truck when it has already failed. Until you can match the performance of a gas engine, with a good range and a fast recharge, few will want them.
Now add the current price market and you have the makings of a house of cards like collapse in the market.
I am just going to be really pissed off when our government decides to bail them out..........again.
Now add the current price market and you have the makings of a house of cards like collapse in the market.
I am just going to be really pissed off when our government decides to bail them out..........again.
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Captain Suave
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I think there's a market for small EV pickups in urban/suburban/commercial settings. Think working trucks for builders, plumbers, pool guys, landscapers, etc. I'd even consider one as a second car just to haul gear and materials for home maintenance/shop projects. I have a Y as my primary ride and it's about half the cost to operate as a comparable gas car. The trouble with previous pickup offerings was the price point. Get it down to 30-40k and I think interest spikes a lot. I've seen a lot of people salivating over the Slate concept just based on price.
Obviously with current tech it's a non-starter for people who need to tow or drive long distances, but those use cases are already covered by gas.
Siliconemelons
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The maverick and Santa Cruze sell decent -
The EV F150 and cybertruck was meant to be a “real truck” and do all the “real truck” things…
A 30k little truck and even the Slate is not meant to do “real truck” things, its mean to do what the captain above says- city runabout with open bed utility.
The EV F150 and cybertruck was meant to be a “real truck” and do all the “real truck” things…
A 30k little truck and even the Slate is not meant to do “real truck” things, its mean to do what the captain above says- city runabout with open bed utility.
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Siliconemelons
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Lucid is kept afloat by the saudies heh… so they will most likely go under in a year or two once they fall out of favor as the uber rich EV thats not a traditional uber rich… /if/ i should say hehe
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Axiel
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Fags at the EPA effectively banned them, as well as basic subcompact cars (Toyota Yaris/Honda Fit etc.) Some cheap subcompacts should be returning as well.
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Chanur
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Yeah. One of the best things Trump has done is rolled back all the dumb EPA and Mileage trash.
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