Ford Slashing EV Production in Half Next Year
Posted By: Dreadnought, 12/28/2023 10:13:30 AM
By now, most of us have seen the reluctant reporting from media outlets checking in with vehicle dealerships around the United States. Car lots are filled with electric vehicles, many with their original sales prices reduced. Most people simply aren’t interested in purchasing an EV despite any mandates being issued by state governments or the White House. There are various reasons for this, including the high cost of these vehicles (despite generous, taxpayer-funded rebates) and the uncertainty of there being sufficient charging stations to keep them running. Now Ford has seemingly woken up to the reality of the situation. In 2024, they will be drastically cutting their production
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People Talking 9 replies
on Houthis in Bizarre Statement That Has
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site after warning ships to avoid parts
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in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon
watchdog says 23 replies
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I hate to repeat the by-now tired observation that Democrats are racists, but I will anyway.
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Biden Creeps on Her – Whispers in Her
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