Ford Halts EV Expansion: A $2 Billion Setback
Download MP3Discussion on the electric vehicle market and major developments, including the cancellation of an electric SUV model by Ford.
Key Topic: Ford Cancelling Electric SUV Model:
- Ford's decision to cancel a planned electric SUV.
- The $1.9 billion write-off resulting from the cancellation and its implications.
- Ford's insider knowledge of the electric vehicle (EV) market and consumer demand.
Market Insight:
- Why Ford chose to abandon the project, indicating a shift in electric vehicle demand and expectations.
- Experience from the sales of the Mustang Mach-E showing less-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.
- Ford's decision reflects the broader understanding of EV demand and market limitations.
Challenges Facing EVs:
- Electric vehicles are often purchased as second cars or status symbols, not as primary everyday vehicles.
- High costs of electricity and charging inconvenience causing backlash from consumers.
- Influence of government incentives and mandates on dealerships and manufacturers.
Future of Electric Vehicles:
- Speculation that more manufacturers will scale back their commitment to all-electric vehicles.
- Expectation of more plug-in EVs or hybrids rather than purely electric models.
- Tesla’s dominance in the EV space and the potential changes in the broader market.
Market vs. Mandates:
- The role of market forces in determining the demand for electric vehicles rather than government mandates.
- Other manufacturers facing similar financial losses due to over-exuberance in the EV market.
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