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  1. EV Deep Dive - Ford/Toyota

    Sure you CAN but take 40 to 50 hours doing so. LOL. Like my 220 volt setup has 30 amp breaker meaning I could charge at 20 amp no issue BUT take 16 to 32 hours charge time. Level TWO charger rate is 40 amp 220 volt. So need 50 amp breaker setup. Slower than that you cant take advantage of the...
  2. EV Deep Dive - Ford/Toyota

    Lets start with the cost of 8 grand. Google says it Gemini AI says it. I can go on. Well known . So it cant be for the masses unless it sold for at least 40K As GM not only doesn't want a loss they want a PROFIT. 28k now plus 8k so 36K now we need profit. So 40K YOU going to buy small car for...
  3. EV Deep Dive - Ford/Toyota

    inferior drive train convenience wise. You left out my REASON. Convenience. Yes that applies across ALL EV vehicles AS OF NOW. .. I hope I don't need to explain WHY its a convenience issue. But You came up with the Bolt in response to another poster saying there is no EV for the masses. The...
  4. EV Deep Dive - Ford/Toyota

    GM loses about 8 GRAND per Chevy bolt. They cant continue that forever. Just looked it up to see if that is still correct and it is. Bolt sells in 28 K range Chevy Trax BIGGER sells for much less 24K range . So your paying for an inferior drive train convenience wise. Yes its lower cost to...
  5. Can the Maverick Hybrid save you money? fueleconomy.gov

    Ah the old days like in 2023 when hybrid cost no extra money . lol In fact it was less in 2022.
  6. Brake Fluid Flush / Change at 64,000mi - impressive brake performance improvements on XLT Hybrid 2023

    At three years I will do it myself. With forscan its easy. The Mav bleeds the brakes for you. You just need to open the bleeder valve and keep the master full. Glad it worked well So you put 64 K miles in three years. More than double what I will do.
  7. $24,950 SLATE Truck News & Info

    Like i said DOA. If it was 15K then okay. At 25K NO WAY.
  8. Does anyone know what this is?

    Don't pull,,,, it Its the self destruct cord.
  9. Best tire for MPG (Hybrid 2023 XLT)

    The tires seem to ride well and are about as quite as factory tires were. MPG I really cant tell. The factory tires were the CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TX Grand Touring All-Season Tires in 225/65R17
  10. Best tire for MPG (Hybrid 2023 XLT)

    Now that was one of the top stupid statements I have heard in a while. So I got about 20K out of my factory Mav 2023 Hybrid tires. BUT past vehicles I have gotten close to the tires rated mileage rating. BUT suddenly my first hybrid I drive like a nut. No sorry i drive real slowly to eek...
  11. 🥊 Rampage vs. Maverick -- expected price, size dimensions, powertrain, features comparison

    Knowing Stellantis it will be with a bigger engine and gas MPG will suck. That is Stellantis. Plus will they use some Fiat cr-- ap base for it? Like the Jeep renegade.
  12. Toyota CEO confirms: RAV4-based Unibody Truck is coming for the Maverick!

    If it looks like the OP's mock up NO THANKS
  13. The "Mass" Problem of EVs

    It would be interesting to see that same barrier hit by a gas pick up the same size for comparison.
  14. Ford Midsize EV Truck News: Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind the scenes tour; sneak peek at EV pickup [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

    MOST of the time I don't drive over a 200 mile round trip . BUT what do I do when I need too. Saying rent is not doable as I need a vehicle with specialized roof rack. Drive to FL from NY no thanks. Then cost goes way up too. Changing WHERE you drive to find chargers no thanks. Then they are...
  15. Ford Midsize EV Truck News: Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind the scenes tour; sneak peek at EV pickup [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

    So at the end of this year they will start building it. Yet ZERO pictures of it seems strange. My guess Range 200 on paper. ad 10K get 300 long range version. XL interior. Or upgrade 10K for nice interior and tech.
  16. Fully electric Maverick EV a possibility?

    China is heavily into EV because they HAVE too. The country is oil starved. They have HUGE population. EV is there ONLY choice. NOT so for the US.
  17. The Motor Oil Geek: Transmission and Gear Oil Change Interval / Frequency Analysis

    I watch those same yotubers, For the guy Yotube influencer verse engineer. WHAT engineer do you speak of ? Ford saying lifetime trans fluid ? LOL> Plus how many engines have you torn apart after documented long oil changes? Me several dozen.
  18. The Motor Oil Geek: Transmission and Gear Oil Change Interval / Frequency Analysis

    You will never convince the........ I change my oil every 10k to 20K nuts. Lost cause. Same for flushing brake fluid. You will get I never did and all mine have been fine clueless ones.
  19. Fully electric Maverick EV a possibility?

    I guess you missed all the hype of ford what they say mid size truck EV coming in 2027 BUT end of 27 so really 28. . But what they released so far it looks more Mav size. So you will have it soon. I sure would NEVER want a plug in on ANY vehicle. The added cost for a plug in will NEVER be...




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