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Re:Ford to invest in EV and battery plants in Tennessee and ... by cdash on Monday September 27, 2021 @10:14PM (#28678557)
I guess you haven't met modern truck owners.
Re:Ford to invest in EV and battery plants in Tennessee and ... by tclancy on Monday September 27, 2021 @10:43PM (#28678719)
What does this mean?
Re:Ford to invest in EV and battery plants in Tennessee and ... by smiley1437 on Monday September 27, 2021 @11:10PM (#28678879)
A significant portion of modern truck owners buy trucks for the image and to make themselves feel powerful, not because they actually require the capabilities of a truck.
Re:Ford to invest in EV and battery plants in Tennessee and ... by evgen on Tuesday September 28, 2021 @08:25AM (#28681967)
That is pretty much the definition of anyone who orders a Cybertruck. The Cybertruck is more likely to become the Hummer of the EV truck world, a useless fashion accessory for people who think a big truck compensates for other shortcomings. In five years, when the Cybertruck is a discontinued memory, the F-150 Lightning is likely to be the most popular EV in the US.
Re:Ford to invest in EV and battery plants in Tennessee and ... by rootsudo on Tuesday September 28, 2021 @03:31AM (#28680220)
No, not really. If that was the case, they would've cheapened out already and gone unibody, no 4x4, etc.

Sure, a maverick and a ranger were cheaper options, but the maverick is new and the ranger is not that much cheaper, in fact a F150 can be much more cheaper.

Re:Ford to invest in EV and battery plants in Tennessee and ... by tablespoon on Tuesday September 28, 2021 @01:36AM (#28679666)
> What does this mean?

You don't love Tesla enough. /s