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  1. FORD's failure to fix the ESCAPE PHEV is a problem for me. Trust FORD?

    Part of the reason I have EVs and skipped the Hybid thing is hybrids have more points of failure. No home charging is a killer though, I would be very unhappy with having to charge at a supercharger daily. I could probably get it done using plug and charge at Wawa and charge for 5 to ten...
  2. First Edition Fathom - Will one be available and how do I sign up?

    I missed early sign up for the MachE and also did not want to foot the bill for a First Edition. This time around I would love to get a Fathom fully kitted out, bugs and all. Any advice on the mechanics of getting a First Edition if offered?
  3. 2027 Ford electric truck replaces 12V with 48V zonal architecture

    Hmmm, interesting.. Oh, my 12v died this weekend on my 22. It made it approx 3 years and 11 months in the car before giving up the ghost.
  4. Something Important, Say No to Door handles.

    Same with my the 3rd door on my 97 F150 and the passenger door on my Tacoma before it. Plastic bits broke over time things has to be rigged.
  5. 2027 Ford electric truck replaces 12V with 48V zonal architecture

    My 21 MachE had its 12v dies about a year or two ago. One day I had to jump the drink with my Harley battery. Replaced it for a few hundred bucks, no oxed the fittings better than factory as it was showing mild corrosion. My 22 is still going strong but I expect its 12v will die in the next 2...
  6. What features do you hope the Fathom might have?

    Bahh , no, door handles are for luddites... Hands full of to go cups and Pizza, hit that button with your pinky and open the door..
  7. Something Important, Say No to Door handles.

    5 years on I have had push button doors. On our 21 MachE they can be lazy at times requiring 2 pushes, on our 22 they are flawless. I do not want the return of door handles no more than I want a fuel tank. I would prefer only a button. On the winter testing video I note no door...
  8. 2027 Ford electric truck replaces 12V with 48V zonal architecture

    48/52vdc has been telco industry standard since before any of us were alive. Some Bell Systems bean counter figured it out many, many years ago. Funny that just now the auto industry is following. Nothing new under the sun.
  9. Idle speculation video.

  10. Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images

    All good until you decide to take your truck camping in Wyoming and South Dakota. Recent experience with my small pack MachE makes me think my truck will need more range than 235 miles. Sure puckering at 5 under the limit with no AC and getting to the next charger at 6 % is a hoot but I think...
  11. Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images

    Wow... My 22 Select get 2.4ish at 80mph, 2.6 at 75 , 2.8 at 65, in the 3s and 4s around town. Running Bridgestone Turanza tires on stock rims. Do hope for a better DC charge curve than my current rides. Sitting at 84kw for 30 to 40 minutes is better than that of a Bolt but just... In my...
  12. Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images

    I think this is a good guess on the pricing. I expect a big battery AWD for between $36k and $38k. That works for me.
  13. What features do you hope the Fathom might have?

    Things I am willing to pay for over MSRP on my Fathom if possible. 2" receiver hitch. Pro Power, Larger battery 300 miles or over. AWD. Full size spare. Keypad entry. Living in Florida I hope they do not shrink the Frunk with a heat pump. I hope the truck can be AWD or RWD if not.
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