It’s funny how much crap ford gets for “failing” with the lightning. As if making these things is so easy. Their next one looks intriguing if they can pull it off
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OT: Electric vehicles
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I'm on my second Mustang MachE. I had the first edition for 3 years without a problem, when the lease was up, I leased another. I love the car, had several recalls that were handled either with OTA updates or done in my driveway by techs from the dealer. I'm happy with the mileage I get event with this cold winter.
So you are the one owner happy with the MachE? I think Ford is discontinuing it.
I believe that the Lightning E Truk that's being dumped.
googling found this:
>Ford is discontinuing the all-electric F-150 Lightning by the end of 2025 due to low demand, high production costs, and a pivot toward hybrid vehicles. While the specific EV model is canceled, the "Lightning" nameplate will return on a new, Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) that uses a gasoline engine to charge the battery while driving<
>Ford is not discontinuing the Mustang Mach-E, as production is confirmed to continue into the 2026 model year despite shifts in the company's EV strategy. While reports indicated potential, long-term uncertainty about the platform, the model remains active, with 2026 models receiving price cuts.
- Production Status: Ford Authority reports the Mach-E will continue to be produced, with Key West Ford noting its role in increased Q3 2025 sales.
- 2026 Changes: The 2026 model year introduces price cuts ranging from
to
, with the base Select model starting at
. - Features & Updates: The 2026 Mach-E will drop standard features like seatback map pockets and the standard front trunk ("frunk"), which becomes an optional item.
- Safety Notices: A, Facebook post in a Mach-E group indicates that in 2025, there was a stop-sale order for certain 2021-2025 models due to a 12-volt battery drain issue affecting door latches.<
Was it a fail, or did they pull out too early?
Time will tell.
But the idea behind this new vehicle is a good one. The F150 has terrible aerodynamics, but for people like, me with charging at home, it is a great daily driver. I have saved countless time with no stopping at gas stations, no oil changes and other regular service, and a very enjoyable ride in a vehicle that has phenomenal acceleration, heats right up in the winter because I don't need to wait for a radiator to warm up.
Don't think this was posted, but world's first mass produced EV with sodium battery about to launch. Sodium offers energy densities comparable to lithium ion but is far better in cold weather. CATL (world's largest battery manufacturer) started production of sodium batteries a few weeks ago with plans to get them in more vehicles.
All China for now but a promising development for the notorious diminished weather performance, a major obstacle for wider adoption.
cnevpost.com
"At -30°C, their discharge power is nearly triple that of equivalent-capacity LFP batteries; at -40°C, their capacity retention remains above 90%, according to the company. Power output also remains stable at temperatures as low as -50°C."
All China for now but a promising development for the notorious diminished weather performance, a major obstacle for wider adoption.
CATL's sodium-ion batteries begin deployment in production-ready passenger vehicles
CATL and Changan jointly unveiled a passenger vehicle model equipped with sodium-ion batteries, slated for market launch in mid-2026.
cnevpost.com
"At -30°C, their discharge power is nearly triple that of equivalent-capacity LFP batteries; at -40°C, their capacity retention remains above 90%, according to the company. Power output also remains stable at temperatures as low as -50°C."
Its crazy expensive, but the Cadillac Escalade IQ is like 450 miles of range....
Think you are confusing it with model s or x. Cybertruck is pretty much discontinued.
Ford EV lead dumped, likely due to the Lighting disaster:
www.cnbc.com
Ford EV leader leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts
The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.
www.cnbc.com
Looks like the Lightning disaster has Ford shifting gears,Ford EV lead dumped, likely due to the Lighting disaster:
Ford EV leader leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts
The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.
It's getting more involved in building Hybrid Trucks and SUVs, along with making the ones fueled by gas.
Their EV manufacturing looks like it's turning to putting out smaller EVs like the ones China builds that has taken over a lot of Europe's EV market .
For now Gas power is the fuel system Americans trust the most and buy more of.
Bad move to give up on the technology altogether. Hybrid is promising with nw tech using small gas engine to power electric system, which may be the future until batteries get greater range. These get 500 mile range VW unit Scout now looking to release SUV with this technology next year.Ford EV lead dumped, likely due to the Lighting disaster:
Ford EV leader leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts
The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.
