But Ford isn't claiming to offer either a Maverick or Ranger EV starting at $30K. Was the point making horseshit claims?
You missed my point. I agree it's hard to get a foothold in a car manufacturing company. Thus it maybe the reason the two you mentioned kia and Hyundai succeeded by offering ICE vehicles. The only company I can think of in US is Tesla which marketed EV buyers. Where as many that offered ICE have succeeded because of marketing to the masses or majority ICE buyers.
What was the last successful ICE startup company in the USA? (Kia and Hyundai were no more startups than VW, Toyota, or Nissan were. Imports are not startups.)
Plus the only reason Tesla didn't fail was because of Elon. Tesla didn't make any money in its first decade.
What did he do that made them profitable?
Question:
In the best environment (mid 70's, no wind), our MachE will have ~320 miles of range, and the worst we have experienced so far was ~160 miles, that was a day where it was about -10F. It's better to monitor miles per kWh, vs range, as it fluctuates quickly. It's no secret, EV range is effected by temperature more significantly than ICE. It all goes back to doing your research, and understanding what you are signing up for. Obviously, if you live in the arctic, and drive hundreds of miles per day, a BEV makes little sense.
He kept the company going even though it made no money for the first decade. Without his money from other ventures it would have failed.
That's not an issue where a lot of people live, such as here in Orlando. A vehicle doesn't have to sell to every conceivable buyer in every conceivable location to be profitable.
Yes they were, they were trying to market their vehicles in United States. They succeeded yes other imports have succeeded as well.
Opening a new market is not starting a new company.
Yes it can be if it means it stays solvent. Look at Nissan right now it either will make it or go under.
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