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[GlockandRoll]

I dont think you can sell a vehicle in the US w/out mirrors.

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[Crissa]

I dont think you can sell a vehicle in the US w/out mirrors.

Today, sure. 2024?

Okay, probably in 2024, too, but supposedly NHTSA was supposed to make their decision in 2020. But instead they apparently blew their research budget without even starting their homework until this year.

-Crissa

 

[firsttruck]

No one's gonna mention no mirrors?
Stellantis is pretty authoritative, maybe they're expecting lax mirror law by 2024. Cameras are good now.

It is a concept. Lots of concept vehicles have some features that might be illegal is one country or another.

 

[firsttruck]

I dont think you can sell a vehicle in the US w/out mirrors.

In addition I believe the U.S. federal level mandates new vehicle must be delivered with mirrors but it is mostly state laws the dictate operations. Some states allow owners/operators without some mirrors and many even mandate larger mirrors for certain operations (ie. towing).

Hopefully U.S. regulations allow cameras as replacement for mirrors soon.

 

[GlockandRoll]

agreed

 

[CostcoSamples]

This truck is

 

[Bill906]

This truck is

Not sure if you‘re trying to say you don’t like it. Or you do and using youth slang. The first time I read it I read, ”This Truck is SICK!!!!”

 

[charliemagpie]

"a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor."

I have a feeling this is the only viable Legacy strategy.
They are going about it in different ways, but in essence, regardless of profit, they are preparing a product to hopefully rebuild their brand upon when they get to the other side.

 

[Dids]

I really hope they succeed. Tesla needs competition at some point and Rivian and Ford are not it. I watch Munro videos and they don't think Rivian will be able to become profitable and Ford really did a half assed job. The amount of hoses for the Ford is just beyond insane.

 

[Bill906]

I really hope they succeed. Tesla needs competition at some point and Rivian and Ford are not it. I watch Munro videos and they don't think Rivian will be able to become profitable and Ford really did a half assed job. The amount of hoses for the Ford is just beyond insane.

I think if Rivian threw a few million dollars at Munro, they’d show them how to get profitable in a hurry.

I think Ford made some calculated risk decisions. Do it right, but be a year behind, or do it ok for now, get something in the market then make it better in the next model year (or 2, or 3…). They chose get in market now. Was that the right decision? I guess we’ll see. I think it was.

 

[Crissa]

I think if Rivian threw a few million dollars at Munro, they’d show them how to get profitable in a hurry.

I think Ford made some calculated risk decisions. Do it right, but be a year behind, or do it ok for now, get something in the market then make it better in the next model year (or 2, or 3…). They chose get in market now. Was that the right decision? I guess we’ll see. I think it was.

Munro can only give suggestions, he can't be sure which path there is within their grasp.

-Crissa

 

[fhteagle]

Insideevs has an infographic saying only 150kW DC charging, and now I see that same number echoed on TFLTruck. I really hope that charging speed is a typo, or an under promise over deliver kind of thing. I will not be signing up to fill a 159 or 200 kWh battery at 150kW peak.

 

[Dids]

I think if Rivian threw a few million dollars at Munro, they’d show them how to get profitable in a hurry.

I think Ford made some calculated risk decisions. Do it right, but be a year behind, or do it ok for now, get something in the market then make it better in the next model year (or 2, or 3…). They chose get in market now. Was that the right decision? I guess we’ll see. I think it was.

Minimum viable product has been Ford approach for a very long time. When I say quality does Ford pop into your mind? What about durable? Why would they change?
What is a "calculated" risk decision?

 

[Bill906]

Minimum viable product has been Ford approach for a very long time. When I say quality does Ford pop into your mind? What about durable? Why would they change?
What is a "calculated" risk decision?

Eh, sometimes I like to throw the word "calculated" in just to sound smart.

 

[Deleted member 5322]

Minimum viable product has been Ford approach for a very long time. When I say quality does Ford pop into your mind? What about durable? Why would they change?
What is a "calculated" risk decision?

When I say quality does Tesla pop into your mind

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