Is this why hybrids aren't being made? Traction battery shortages?

[Captain Pork chop]

https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/05/20220523-wilson.html

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[ITSATRUCK]

We are running into the reality of trying to make every car EV. Can it happen sure. But we are no where ready on the battery supply side.

Be glad you got you hybrid maverick or qre in line for one. My guess is they sell out 2023 model even faster then 2022.

 

[pndwind]

One word,
hydrogen fuel cell.

 

[Stevo]

That was three words.

 

[Captain Pork chop]

I don't have mine yet

 

[FirstFord]

Yes. Dealer told me that batteries are constrained, limiting hybrids that can be scheduled.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Yes. Dealer told me that batteries are constrained, limiting hybrids that can be scheduled.

= "Dealer Bullwinkle (Mr Know it All) update of the DAY!"

 

[OleFordGuy]

I was thinking Tim, the video guy mentioned something about batteries and a cable that Ford had confirmed issues with and that TSB or recalls might happen, seems like it was video 43, not sure

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

One word,
hydrogen fuel cell.

Not affordable as long as it requires the use of precious metal in the fuel cell. The requirement to use platinum in the fuel cell drives the cost even higher with demand. Precious metal category increases in price with demand, unlike most manufacturing that benefits from scaling up resulting in cheaper and cheaper prices. Currently a fuel cell alone can cost as much as $50,000. And don't get me started on the logistics of shipping/storing hydrogen, or even creating it as a fuel.

 

[Vols44]

Builds pushed a month were affected by a delay in the production of the HVB. I contacted the Rawsonville Components Plant manager via Linkedin and maybe he'll let a PR person comment on the delay. Many of the phone numbers for 10300 Textile RD in Ypsilanti, MI went to the wrong departments.

 

[mikellmikell]

One word,
hydrogen fuel cell.

I worked on fuel cells and they are never going to happen in large volumes. The waste freezes and that is not a good thing in Michigan in January. Not to mention the government considers it hazardous.

 

[MrJO]

Oh man! I have (hopefully still do) a build date of 6/27 for my Hybrid. hoping this is all resolved as I already went to the bank and got approved to lock in a rate

 

[dale]

Oh man! I have (hopefully still do) a build date of 6/27 for my Hybrid. hoping this is all resolved as I already went to the bank and got approved to lock in a rate

What is wrong with Fords 0% for 36 mo. on your order. Thats what I'm getting.

 

[Jdub]

That was three words.

One word, stop nitpicking.

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