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Ovaltine

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  1. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40669316/ford-layoffs-to-fund-evs/#:~:text=An anonymous source told Bloomberg,more money into EV development. BY SASHA RICHIE JUL 20, 2022 "...The (8000) cuts will reportedly come in the Ford Blue division, which handles production of Ford's internal-combustion-engine vehicles, and primarily come from salaried positions. There are approximately 31,000 salaried workers at Ford currently." -Ovaltine
  2. https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-power-grid-faces-limited-solar-supply-amid/story?id=86755657 https://slate.com/technology/2022/07/texas-power-grid-electricity-ercot-abbott-heat.html -Ovaltine
  3. Also this from Australia, but the discussion is likely applicable here and elsewhere, esp. looking at the current state of the Texas grid - -Ovaltine
  4. Interesting comparo. https://tfltruck.com/2022/06/video-how-far-can-a-gas-truck-an-electric-ford-lightning-go-towing-the-same-camper-on-one-fill-up/ -Ovaltine
  5. Doc: "Marty, I KNOW it's an EV, but.... does it have...." ".... and...." ??? ? -Ovaltine
  6. When I see a '67-72, I always think of the movie "Mr. Majestyk", and THIS commercial:
  7. That's those cRaZy Canucks for 'ya, eh!?!?! ?
  8. Definitely the best Ford truck for 'rodding, for sure!
  9. For me, the QUINESSENTIAL "Ford truck" will always be the '73-'79 body style..... with my favorite of those being the '77: -Ovaltine
  10. Ford's Mustang Mach-E can lose power while driving, forcing dealers to stop delivery The recall affects 48,924 of the 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles, which could lose power while driving or do not start. A majority of these vehicles, however, are already in customer driveways. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/06/14/ford-mustang-mach-e-recall/7622485001/ -Ovaltine
  11. Predictable, but interesting read - http://www.autoextremist.com/ THE “NEW” FORD LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE OLD FORD. By: Peter M. DeLorenzo SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022 AT 11:45AM -Ovaltine
  12. Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, that's for sure. But I still think a modern interpretation of the Squarebird (with the awkward side lines and 'spear' details removed - agreed!) would exhibit some real badazz vibe(s). The ICE drivetrain would just be a nod to the retro-ish theme. We've got the next 100 years to listen to the whirring of appliance vehicle drivetrains. Let's have one last blast of some mellow "thump-thump" soundtrack before the party's truly over. ? https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/strikingly-stylish-1960-ford-thunderbird "...Adding those two extra seats in the back changed everything. Sales skyrocketed, and the all-new, bigger, roomier and more practical Thunderbird became the must-see car in Ford showrooms that year." -Ovaltine
  13. How about a modernized, cleaned-up, adult four-seater version of the perennial 'Squarebird'. And an ALL ICE drivetrain - no EV shenannigans! ?? -Ovaltine
  14. Some additional stats/info on the problem here: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-ford-bronco-s-27-liter-engine-has-a-catastrophic-problem-dozens-affected-187717.html -Ovaltine
  15. Maybe try a salvage/junk yard then? That's crazy that parts for a high volume 2-year old Ford are unavailable! -Ovaltine
  16. Thanks for the clarification - they appear to be an 'interesting' group, to be sure. For the record though, their website DOES claim that they are an 'Environmental Movement of the Mind'! ? https://www.adbusters.org/articles-coded/environmental-movement-of-the-mind Either way, radical environmentalists or anti-consumerists - they sound BAD for Ford, and all other vehicle producers. -Ovaltine
  17. Lord help us, if this idiotic phenomenon ever spreads over to this side of the pond....... ? 3/4 of the vehicles here in the States would be disabled! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10706161/Environmental-group-calls-deflating-tires-SUVs-wealthy-areas-combat-climate-change.html Radical environmental group calls on activists to DEFLATE tires of SUVs in 'wealthy areas' to combat climate change Environmental group suggested to followers activists let down tires of SUVs Group known as Adbusters tweeted instructions how to let down the tires On average SUVs consume around a quarter more energy than medium-sized cars -Ovaltine
  18. Interesting watch, esp. if stats claims are accurate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDOI-uLvTnY How Much Energy Will the World Need? -Ovaltine
  19. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-recalls-737-000-u-123835675.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma Ford Motor Co is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States over a part that could develop an oil leak and a software error that could hinder braking, it said on Friday. -Ovaltine
  20. If these fuel prices (or higher) stick around, does Ford have any Asian/South American/East Euro ICE vehicles that would be a small-lift to Federalize, and that could be imported to at least offer some fuel efficient gasoline-based options? -Ovaltine
  21. Just as an FYI for those of us (myself originally included) who don't know what group/body of people sanctioned these awards: https://triblive.com/news/wire-stories/ford-maverick-bronco-win-truck-utility-of-the-year-awards/ DETROIT — For the second year in a row, vehicles from Ford Motor Co. took two of the three North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards. The company’s Maverick compact pickup won truck of the year, while its Bronco off-road SUV earned the utility of the year. Honda’s redesigned Civic compact car won the car of the year. Fifty automotive journalists from the United States and Canada are judges for the three awards, which are announced every January. They’re chosen from dozens of candidates and must be new or substantially changed for the current model year. Automakers often use the awards in advertising. -Ovaltine
  22. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/watch-bronco-blow-4wd-system-153300161.html "....Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the BUG!" -Ovaltine
  23. Here's one of my all time faves! My Dad bought a brand new '76 F-100 Ranger (between Custom and XLT) in the same copper color as shown. It was beautiful. Had a very strong running (but thirsty!) 302 2bbl in it! -Ovaltine
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