Bill Pemberton
0ld Ford Automotive Racing Terror
It comes as no surprise to many folks that the EV Market is not moving as fast as was originally forecast. The fact that change is a given, human nature means some happens slower than others and with Infrastructure growth appears to be a constant lag in the US, consumers are wary of getting something they can not charge on a whim. I have no doubt there will be more EVs in the future, but Ford has taken a step back , viewed the consumer sentiment and is forging ahead with new models but ones Hybrid based. For us old timers who read about new fuel saving devices in Popular Mechanics almost every decade, here is the technology to keep developing various ICE engines, along with companion devices to propel us down the road at a quick pace for even longer distances. I have argued with friends that Toyota got it right first, build more Hybrids and continue work on ICE improvements and I am pleased to see Ford follow suit.
I have enjoyed the continued innovation the Automotive Industry has developed over the years I was in the business and though I hear screams about the Government Involvement ( both Democratic or Republican ) the " Reality " is we have had some of the most interesting machines ever built over the past 4 decades. Time for us to stop bemoaning the fact that we don't like change, we need to pause, actually think rationally, and realize that the reality of life is change can be very beneficial ----- I know it is hard for human carbon based life forms to accept, but if we really view the benefits and exciting beasts in our garages we do have to face a truth.
Way to go Ford, keep progressing and I look forward to new advances along the way, it makes the trip more exciting and so much to look forward to.
I have enjoyed the continued innovation the Automotive Industry has developed over the years I was in the business and though I hear screams about the Government Involvement ( both Democratic or Republican ) the " Reality " is we have had some of the most interesting machines ever built over the past 4 decades. Time for us to stop bemoaning the fact that we don't like change, we need to pause, actually think rationally, and realize that the reality of life is change can be very beneficial ----- I know it is hard for human carbon based life forms to accept, but if we really view the benefits and exciting beasts in our garages we do have to face a truth.
Way to go Ford, keep progressing and I look forward to new advances along the way, it makes the trip more exciting and so much to look forward to.