Man forced to ditch $115K Ford EV truck during family road trip to Chicago: ‘biggest scam of modern times’

[Ordinary Guy]

Who in their right mind pisses away $115K on a pickup truck?

same people that spend 130k on an SUV or $70k on an EV prius

 

[Crepitus]

wow, fleet, we own them one at time, we never have more than three cars, two work cars and a play car. We bid on a AMG SL 55 roadster last week but could not negotiate the deal we were looking for. I would like just one more Aston, maybe when I retire

Cars be my "thing".

But I'm kidding myself calling 3 cars and a van a "fleet".

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Cars be my "thing".

But I'm kidding myself calling 3 cars and a van a "fleet".

me too, used to be old muscle cars but now I like the more dependable newer ones

 

[Crepitus]

me too, used to be old muscle cars but now I like the more dependable newer ones

Amen to that. I loved my classics but I did get tired of fixing them.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Clearly the most important story of our times. Someone's car broke down.

Has 60 minutes been notified?

/——/ It’s a car forum, for crying out loud.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Who needs this crap? The only alternative is Hybrid because you have a ICE providing power to the electric motors. You can't get stuck.

Man forced to ditch Ford EV truck during family road trip to Chicago: âbiggest scam of modern timesâ

A Canadian man is sharing his frustrating experience – and the expenses incurred – after he purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck earlier this year.

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/——/ Speaking of Ford…

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[hadit]

neither were cell phones and every other next gen tech when they first came out,,

They didn't have government trying to force everyone to use them.

 

[progressive hunter]

They didn't have government trying to force everyone to use them.

that is a problem,,

but doesnt take away with how new tech develops,,

its always financed by the rich and wealthy,,

 

[hadit]

that is a problem,,

but doesnt take away with how new tech develops,,

its always financed by the rich and wealthy,,

When battery technology improves, especially longevity, short recharge times, recyclability, and grid upgrades are in place, EV's will become a viable alternative for all but the most demanding applications. Right now, they're not yet ready for prime time.

 

[progressive hunter]

When battery technology improves, especially longevity, short recharge times, recyclability, and grid upgrades are in place, EV's will become a viable alternative for all but the most demanding applications. Right now, they're not yet ready for prime time.

that would vary on the context,,

but for now its not even close to being a replacement,,

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

Who needs this crap? The only alternative is Hybrid because you have a ICE providing power to the electric motors. You can't get stuck.

Man forced to ditch Ford EV truck during family road trip to Chicago: âbiggest scam of modern timesâ

A Canadian man is sharing his frustrating experience – and the expenses incurred – after he purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck earlier this year.

www.foxbusiness.com

why not a hybrid when you are in a ndakota blizzard

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

Who needs this crap? The only alternative is Hybrid because you have a ICE providing power to the electric motors. You can't get stuck.

Man forced to ditch Ford EV truck during family road trip to Chicago: âbiggest scam of modern timesâ

A Canadian man is sharing his frustrating experience – and the expenses incurred – after he purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck earlier this year.

www.foxbusiness.com

these cars are fine for minimal driving per month..less thn 10k a yr and a home power source.......that is it

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

What kinda moron pays Porsche money for a ford? Who cares what it runs on.

Tech is expensive.