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Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Soar After Discounts, Proving Cheap EVs Are the Way Forward
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No shit. Proving yet again that auto industry executives are complete morons waiting for another bailout.
Ford didn't need or take a bailout.
They did ask for one from Congress, and when asked during testimony if they requested money from Mexico or China, the response was, "No, We're profitable in those countries."
But Ford mortgaged their brand instead and came out on top.
Chevy has had a perfectly serviceable and low cost EV on the market for years. It's possible to buy them new for $30,000 or less (before rebates) and used ones can be had for under $14,000.
And GM tried to cancel it! Idiots.
Did cancel it - a promise to later release a more expensive car with the same name is not the same as revisiting their decision
It isn't just about price or being an EV or the Leaf would be the best selling car in the world. People also want a car that isn't a piece of junk with low resale value, is cramped, or has bad styling. These are big purchases and a lot more thought goes into buying them than two simple checkboxes.
You can't have inexpensive and all the features you're asking for though. It's just not realistic.
I don't want all the features I just want an EV with 300 miles of range, liquid cooling, and 20 minute charging.. Automakers can shove their fancy computerized BS
I feel the same way about feature bloat on pickup trucks. I don't need a tailgate that opens and closes itself, but it's a mandatory add-on if you want to buy the extended battery for any F-150 lightning. Trucks are meant for work, not loading them up with luxury bullshit.
Trucks are meant for work
When I see the size of them and the pristine condition they are in, I seriously doubt it's the case for most pick up owners.
Tell me about it. It's ruined the truck market for those of us that need/want one for work/light duty.