Here comes Maverick competition:
https://news.yahoo.com/vw-aims-launch-scout-ev-220038673.html
VW Group is on the precipice of launching a new dedicated EV company in the United States called Scout that will produce an all-electric pickup and a rugged off-roading SUV geared toward the American...
Dealership model is a broken anachronism protected by lobbyists. Ford knows it. Everyone else knows it. In fact pure EV plays are valued so high because they don't have dealers to deal with and grift off the product.
Original source (F150gen14.com):
Ford Warns Dealers Against Additional Deposit / Payment Requirements For Lightning Orders. Supports No-Resale Provisions in Purchase Contracts
Ford encourages no re-sale provision in the contract. Asks dealers not to up-charge customers...
I haven't seen one live yet, can you give me a tip where I can see one around Boston? It would be service if you can make the script available or results published.
Ford and GM could be higher than current EV bunch but they have dead weight: dealers, unions, pension obligations. Here https://www.barrons.com/articles/gm-ford-ev-stocks-tesla-rivian-51637164350
https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/16/22784017/lucid-motors-valuation-ford-spac-air-sedan-deliveries
"Four years after Ford was reportedly considering buying Lucid Motors, the EV startup is now worth more than the Detroit automaker. Lucid Motors’ market capitalization passed Ford’s on Tuesday...